Peter Blair | August 13, 2018 | Criminal System \ Defense \ Felony Charges \ Insanity Defense \ Law \ Mental Illness
Is Pleading Insanity Considered to be a Get Out of Jail Free Card?
What happens if you’re considering pleading insanity in the midst of your criminal case? How does one do this? You…
Peter Blair | November 27, 2017 | Criminal System \ Defense \ Mental Illness
A Defendant’s Mental State at the Time of a Crime
In many cases, a defendant’s mental state at the time of the crime is considered when a case makes it…
Peter Blair | June 8, 2015 | Law \ Mental Illness \ State Law
What is Compassionate Release in California?
According to California Law, compassionate release exists to allow someone an early release from county jail or prison, primarily for…
Peter Blair | March 18, 2015 | Gun Charges \ Mental Illness
Firearms and Mental Illness
The Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives the people the right to purchase and possess firearms. However, depending on…