In Most Minnesota Criminal Cases, How the Police Treat the Mentally Ill Must be Different - Video
Watch Jack’s Interview on Court TV
Police officers regularly walk into a crime scene using a use of force model that says that if people use force against you, you use more until they submit. Hence, they use some, you use more. etc. The problem with the mentally ill is this frequently is a failed approach that can make things must worse. If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges i Minnesota and you were going through a mental health crisis, make sure you consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
"The last thing the police should do when dealing with a mental health crisis is escalate. However, this is frequently counterintuitive to their training."
St. Paul based criminal defense attorney Jack Rice appears on Court TV on 8/1/22 with Judge Ashley Willcott and Atlanta based criminal defense attorney Josh Schiffer to discuss where mental illness and the criminal justice system collide. It seldom goes well.
"If the police don't try to de-escalate, they will makes things far worse. In the end, it is almost guaranteed the mentally ill will pay the price both in terms of their welfare and the criminal charges they face."
It is a sad commentary but the mentally ill and the criminal justice system in Minnesota cross paths all of the time. Rather than addressing people's struggles, their behavior is simply deemed criminal. Maybe it is easier that way rather than taking a look at how we should, or don't, address it. If this sounds all too familiar, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney.
Jack Rice is the Founder of Jack Rice Defense, a boutique criminal defense firm the St. Paul, MN. Jack is a Board Certified Criminal Law Specialist, a former prosecutor and a former CIA Officer. Contact Jack Rice Defense for a free confidential consultation or call 651-447-7650 or 612-227-1339.