Can I still be prosecuted while undergoing treatment for a mental disability?

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Can I still be prosecuted while undergoing treatment for a mental disability?

Asked on August 3, 2012 under Criminal Law, Iowa

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M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

This is not a question to give guidance on with out knowing a lot more.  Do you mean that you were arrested for something and want to use mentally incompetant as a defense?  You could be seen as competant at the time the crime was committed.  Please seek legal help asap. Good luck.

M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

This is not a question to give guidance on with out knowing a lot more.  Do you mean that you were arrested for something and want to use mentally incompetant as a defense?  You could be seen as competant at the time the crime was committed.  Please seek legal help asap. Good luck.


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