Pretrial Advice for Representing Mentally Ill Criminal Defendants in the Military Justice System

摘要

These various notes on preparing a defense for a mentally ill patient are certainly not exclusive, nor do they explain how to conduct the litigation itself. However, these logical steps help ensure that defense counsel takes advantage of every possible chance to get an equitable result for his or her client. The best chance for success is available prior to going to trial. If that approach is unsuccessful, organized preparation will ensure a better defense at the trial itself.