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Acute Mental Illness and Competency in Criminal Defense: A Guide for Attorneys and Families Upon Arrest
A guide for attorneys and families trying to help mentally ill criminal defendants struggling with acute psychiatric symptoms.
S. Derek Johnson-Gage
Apr 23, 20246 min read
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Exploring the Link Between Crisis Hospitalization and the Criminal Justice System: Planting a Poisonous Seed
The connection between involuntary hospitalization, mental health law, and the criminal justice system.
S. Derek Johnson-Gage
Apr 8, 202411 min read
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Recent Bad Practices of ERs in Involuntary Psych Hospitalization (1013s) Illegal and Troubling
In recent months, I've noticed a dramatic increase in complaints from families of those who have been involuntarily hospitalized for...
S. Derek Johnson-Gage
Jan 7, 20246 min read
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Sick and in Jail: Should I Post Bond for My Loved One with Mental Health Challenges (and How)?
In a recent blog post, I went in depth concerning the arrest of a loved one with mental illness, both leading up to that arrest and...
S. Derek Johnson-Gage
May 17, 202311 min read
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My Child with Mental Health Challenges Has Been Arrested: Now What?
What to do when mental illness results in an arrest of your loved one?
S. Derek Johnson-Gage
Apr 26, 202311 min read
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Georgia's Mental Health Parity Bill Part 2: Changes in Involuntary Inpatient Law
Part 2 explores changes to involuntary inpatient psychiatric treatment in Georgia.
S. Derek Johnson-Gage
Feb 8, 20233 min read
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