If a combat veteran suffering from PTSD or TBI lands in the crosshairs of the law, unique mental and physiological factors must be taken into consideration by his or her attorney and the Court. Most often in cases where a veteran finds him or herself in legal trouble, there have been treatment or other systemic
California Veterans Court: How to Get in, Succeed, and Keep Your Record Clean
Twenty-one different courts in California have established Veterans Courts, specifically tailored to serve, rehabilitate, and support veterans in need. Similar to the Military Diversion option, the intent of Veterans Court is to provide treatment and rehabilitation in lieu of jail time and a lifelong conviction. Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI),
Combat PTSD, Dissociation, and Your Criminal Charges
A Defense Primer Criminal trial defenses related to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are overlooked or dismissed too easily in today’s justice system. 2.7 million Americans have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.1 Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has been assessed in approximately 20% of those Veterans, according to the Veterans Administration (VA).2 Another 19% have suffered
