What Goes into a Mental Health Defense?
A mental health defense, or the insanity defense, is not a get out of jail free card. A lot goes in to a defense to prove insanity and in the end the sentences are not a walk in the park. Many times a defendant is found guilty but get a less serious sentence due to […]
A Man Convicted of Terrorism Gets 8 Years in Prison
A man pleaded guilty to plotting a terrorism attach on a motor vehicle office in Mesa. The man also had instructed an undercover FBI agent to make homemade grenades to carry out terrorist acts. Once under investigation, police found plans for the man to carry out terrorist acts like those in France and Brussels on […]
What Results Can Come From a Successful Mental Health Defense?
Not being in full control of your mental faculties can be a terrifying, and extremely tragic thing. The unfortunate truth, as well, is that far more Arizonans suffer from mental illnesses than anyone could ever guess. When someone is not in complete control, they can do things that they would otherwise never do, and will […]
Tucson Held VA’s Third Annual Mental Health Summit
The number of veterans dealing with PTSD and other mental health issues continues to grow in Arizona so the VA in Tucson is taking the necessary steps to build a larger safety net for them. The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System recently hosted a Community Mental Health Summit to discuss how to bring better […]
Reducing Violence In Police Situations Involving the Mentally Disabled
Our firm has been a proponent of Phoenix non-profit “David’s Hope” for years. A recent article in the Arizona Republic gives a broad-reaching update, and spotlights founder Mary Brncik’s work on behalf of the mentally disabled in reducing violent interactions with law enforcement. A recent white paper by the Ruderman Family Foundation claims that fully 1/3 […]
Did you Know? Arizona has Some of the Best Mental Illness Laws in the Nation
Mental health awareness continues to grow in the United States, and with that, more options for help and treatment become available. Luckily, in Arizona, there are laws that help the mentally ill get the treatment they need. Arizona mental health and illness laws In Arizona, people have the ability to keep potentially dangerous people from […]
Need Help? Arizona Mental Health Treatment Centers Can Help
Mental illness affects many people in Arizona. If you or a loved one is suffering from a mental illness, there are many options for treatment centers in the state. Find the center that perfectly fits your needs by browsing the options available in Arizona. Arizona mental health treatment centers SkyRecovery IOP SkyRecovery offers a cutting […]
Statistics About Mental Health and Crime
Based on public opinion, many people believe that crime is almost always linked to mental illness. This does not always prove to be true, as most people with psychiatric disorders are not violent. In fact, only 3%-5% of violent acts can be attributed to individuals living with a serious mental illness. This article will distinguish […]
Options for Mentally Ill Offenders That Don’t Involve Jail
Many Americans with mental illness end up in jails and prisons each year. They also tend to spend longer terms in prison and end up back in prison costing local jurisdictions more money. They are typically jailed for nonviolent reasons and end up lacking the treatment they need. So what are other options for the […]
More Mentally Ill Peeople are in Prison than Hospitals
According to to the Treatment Advocacy Center more people suffering from mental illness are in jails and prisons than hospitals and mental health facilities. Using previously unpublished data from 2004 and 2005, TAC found that the mentally ill are three times more likely to be in jail or prison than in hospitals. Broken down by […]
