Understanding mental health and criminal defense
At The Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo P.C., our team of mental-health attorneys is skilled in matters involving mental health and criminal defense.
A criminal case involving mental illness can require far more than ordinary courtroom advocacy. It may require psychological or psychiatric evaluation, treatment planning, expert testimony, competency analysis, and a clear explanation of how a condition relates to the allegations or the client’s ability to participate in the case.
Mental-health matters handled
- Criminal cases involving mental-health conditions
- Mental-health diversion
- Competency proceedings
- Not guilty by reason of insanity (NGI)
- Restoration of sanity
- 5250 hearings
- Murphy conservatorships
- LPS conservatorships
- Evaluation and placement in treatment facilities
A coordinated legal and clinical approach
The firm works with psychologists, psychiatrists, evaluators, treatment programs, and facilities when appropriate. The goal is to present an accurate clinical and legal picture and prevent a diagnosis from being ignored or misunderstood.
Early review can preserve options
Mental-health law is highly fact-specific. Early review can identify evaluations, records, diversion opportunities, competency issues, conservatorship questions, or treatment placements that may not be available later in the case.
Uniquely positioned to address the full case
By understanding both criminal procedure and mental-health issues, the Law Office of Mark Anthony Raimondo P.C. can organize the evaluations, records, experts, and legal requests needed to pursue the best available outcome under the facts and current law.
Published case results
Mental-health-related case results
The published results archive currently includes 6 matters that match this practice area or its published case terminology.
| Case # | Charge / allegation | Maximum exposure | Published result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan V. | Attempted Murder of Police Officer; Shooting and Blinding Officer | 125-Life | NOT GUILTY (Reason of Insanity) |
| BF197414A | Armed robbery | 11 years | Case dismissed |
| Bf205122A | Assault with firearm | 15 years | Case dismissed |
| Bf203313A | Assault | 7 years | Case dismissed |
| BF017357A | Felony evading | 3 years | Case dismissed |
| BF204233A | Arson & Vandalism | 8 years | Case dismissed |
Past results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome. Charges, evidence, exposure, defenses, and available resolutions vary from case to case.
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Early intervention and vigorous preparation are crucial.
The Law Offices of Mark Anthony Raimondo are available 24/7 at 661-827-8000.