The national statistics on mental illness and the criminal justice system reveal a troubling picture of how psychiatric conditions intersect with arrests, prosecutions, and incarceration. Much too often, those who suffer from mental illness are…
Federal laws protecting mentally disabled defendants highlight the balance between due process, constitutional rights, and the need for fair treatment in the justice system. Individuals with psychiatric or developmental disorders who are defendants in federal…
Mental health as a criminal defense explains current legal issues surrounding the criminal defense of mental health and the psychiatrically impaired. Cases that may arise can include anything from competency to be adjudicated, to pretrial…