Information is key. In cases involving severe mental health, oftentimes there are extensive medical records showing the existence of mental illness well before the criminal justice system is involved. The outcome of a case can be directly affected by this type of evidence.  If you or your loved one has been arrested during a period [...]

The short answer is it depends. In order to be prosecuted for a criminal offense, a person must be competent to stand trial. Competency is determined by a medical evaluation performed by a Doctor at the direction of the Court. A finding of incompetence may result in hospitalization until someone is able to regain competency, [...]