Guns and Mental Illness Don’t Mix. Jack Appears on AM 950 to discuss Buffalo, MN Attack and Mental Illness as a Defense

On Thursday, a man was charged with one count of murder and four counts of attempted murder after storming into an Allina Clinic in Buffalo Minnesota with a firearm, setting off three pipe bombs along the way. Officials are attempting to deflect criticism, claiming that the fault should be found with the man himself rather than with them despite multiple warnings that he was mentally ill and dangerous.

Having represented clients with mental illness has changed how I see these kinds of cases.

I will appear on AM 950 in Minneapolis with Matt McNeil on Monday, February 15th at 5:30 p.m. c.s.t. to discuss, how to defend somebody with mental illness, how access to guns and other weapons played a roll and really what comes next. Having represented clients with mental illness has changed how I see these kinds of cases.

Society can’t simply shift blame onto the incompetent.

Mental illness can certainly impact disposition of cases. In Minnesota criminal cases, there is something called a Rule 20. This is certainly appropriate in certain circumstances and considering that this man may have been found incompetent previously speaks volumes. If you are facing criminal charges in Minnesota, Jack Rice Defense is ready to sit down and talk about representation.