Mental Health Crisis Defense

Summary

In Texas, if you face criminal charges due to a mental health crisis, your attorney can file a motion to introduce medical records as evidence. Seeking therapy or counseling can demonstrate proactive steps towards mental health improvement. A witness statement from your boyfriend may clarify the events, even if charges are dropped. However, no contact orders are common in such cases, and violating them can negatively impact your case. Your boyfriend can contact your attorney, but its advisable for him to have his own legal representative to protect his interests. Always consult with your defense attorney for specific advice.

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on the night of February 16th * i was having a mental health crisis. I used a weapon to inflict self injury, and at some point tried to stab myself. when officers got on scene I believe information was taken differently, my boyfriend tried to get the knife away from me in which i tried to deny (i had probable cause) and there was blood all over the place. I believe they assumed it was an attack, and I went to jail that night. its been about a month and my case got indited this morning. what do i do? i am mentally ill but i am NOT a criminal
I'm sorry to hear about your situation, Maxienne. Could you please let me know your location to provide more accurate information? Also, have you sought the services of a defense attorney yet? They can help in explaining your mental health crisis at the time of the incident.
lubbock texas. and yes i got in touch with my attorney but i don’t want to fight the case against my boyfriend neither. he just wants to know a way he can fix it, we were supposed to get married this year
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Here's some general legal guidance:
- Your attorney should file a motion to introduce your medical records as evidence.
- You may seek therapy or counseling to show proactive steps towards mental health improvement.
- Your boyfriend may provide a witness statement clarifying the events.
Remember, this isn't legal advice, but broad guidance. Discuss these with your attorney.
would a witness statement hold up in court if its not a pending charge anymore? how would he do that?
In Texas, a witness statement can influence a case, even if charges have been dropped. It's best if your boyfriend consults a lawyer to guide him on how to properly draft and submit his statement. Always consult with your defense attorney for specific advice.
i would love to but he tells me the same thing, to keep out of contact with my boyfriend. and that just isn’t an option at this point for me. i have no family or anything to help me through this, just him
I understand this is difficult, Maxienne. In Texas, "no contact" orders are common in cases involving violence. If you disobey, it could negatively impact your case. Discuss this with your attorney. Could your boyfriend consult a separate attorney to explore his options?
could he contact my attorney?
Yes, your boyfriend can contact your attorney. However, please note that your attorney represents your interests. Your boyfriend should ideally have his own legal representative to ensure his interests are also protected. Always consult with your attorney about these matters.