... wrote. "It is my opinion that Mr. Vance's unwillingness to participate in the examination is not the result of mental disease or defect." In a later letter, McBain said she spoke with a deputy prosecutor and Katherine Streett, Vance's ...

... according to Shaw. "Ninety-nine percent of my criminal clientele has either addictions to drugs or alcohol or mental disease or disorders," Shaw said, going on to say that "from a pragmatic approach, treating the people will reduce crime ...

... Attorney Frank Shaw, "Ninety-nine percent of my criminal clientele has either addictions to drugs or alcohol or mental disease or disorders." Shaw continued, "from a pragmatic approach, treating the people will reduce crime. ... So there ...

... Hospital say Marcyniuk has some minor psychological issues, including depression and anxiety, but does not have a mental disease or defect. That's according to a report filed Wednesday in Washington County Circuit Court. Trial is set for Dec ...

... apparently found another girlfriend. In August, doctors at the State Hospital found him fit to stand trial. They said he has minor psychological issues, including depression and anxiety, but does not have a mental disease or defect.

... secured concessions in talks last week with lawmakers, judges and interested groups. Prosecutors also want to remove mental disease or defect as an affirmative defense in juvenile cases, and to keep life in prison as an option for juveniles convicted ...

... The boy's father appealed the decision, saying his son should have been allowed to plead innocent by reason of mental disease or defect. But the Supreme Court said state laws do not grant juveniles the right to use the insanity defense. The ...

... similar venue. The alliance extends an invitation to the community to visit the library to learn more about severe mental disease and the incredible scientific strides made in the last few years, and also of the unfair discrimination that still ...

FAYETTEVILLE (AP) -- Former heavyweight boxing champion Tommy Morrison will claim he has a mental disease or defect in his defense against drug charges, according to court papers. Attorney John R. Hudson filed the notice Wednesday ...

... Payton was sentenced to 40 years in prison in the death of his stepfather. He had pleaded innocent by reason of mental disease or defect. * A Pulaski County Circuit Court decision denying Harold Eugene Smith's petition to transfer his capital ...