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Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Understanding the Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) Defense Across the U.S.
The Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity Defense (NGRI) across the U.S. is one of the most antiquated and misunderstood legal defenses in the criminal justice system today, and each state in this country has…
The Role of Mental Illness in Federal Criminal Cases
Understanding the role of mental illness in federal criminal cases is essential for those who have been charged with a crime. Mental health diagnoses can impact everything from how an investigator interprets a defendant’s behavior…
How to Choose a Criminal Defense Lawyer Who Understands Autism and Neurodiversity
Understanding how to choose a criminal defense lawyer who understands autism and neurodiversity is essential. People on the autism spectrum (ASD) communicate, experience stress, perceive intent and authority, and behave differently from other people. Because…
How Autism Affects Criminal Intent in Court: Legal Defenses Parents Should Know
Parents whose child is suspected or charged with a crime need to know how autism affects criminal intent in court. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can impact communication, social awareness, impulse control, and rule understanding, which…
How Autism Affects Police Encounters: Your Child’s Rights During Questioning and Arrest
No parent should ever feel that their child is unsafe at school, at home, or with a police officer. Unfortunately, many families have learned the hard way that autism can impact the way their child…
Can a Person With Autism Be Charged With a Crime?
For many families, autism is an everyday part of life. Compounding those circumstances is the reality that criminal charges can be brought against anyone. Many families still wonder, “Can a person with autism be charged…
My Autistic Child Is Facing Criminal Charges: What Should I Do?
Criminal charges can be brought against anyone. Some parents fear that my autistic child is facing criminal charges, but it can and does happen. The criminal justice system is a brutal experience for anyone. But…
How Long Does a Felony Stay on Your Record in West Palm Beach?
Even after a sentence is served, felonies can leave convicted West Palm Beach residents facing long-term setbacks. Landlords and employers commonly screen applicants for criminal records, and a felony conviction is a major red flag.…
How to Find a Good Criminal Defense Attorney in West Palm Beach?
Criminal charges can place your freedom and future at risk. Whether you were arrested for a misdemeanor or a felony, you may be wondering how to find a good criminal defense attorney in West Palm…
National Statistics on Mental Illness & the Criminal Justice System
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…
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