if someone gets arrested in Fl and then is determind to be psychotic what is the most likely step of action? Will they give them medication and push them back upon society or will they lock them up and hopefully throw away the key?
2006-09-13 13:02:17 · 3 answers · asked by C.P. 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
They observe them, medicate them, and declare them sane. Basically, they get off with a slap on the wrist.
2006-09-13 13:53:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First the court will consider the offense for which the individual was arrested. If the accused wishes to plead "not guilty by reason of insanity" he must prove that he was so mentally ill that he could not tell the difference between right and wrong. Very few people are ever successful when using an insanity defense. In all likelihood he will be convicted of the crime and, if it is serious enough, be sentenced to prison.
The only way he can be detained indefinitely is if he is judged to be a dangerous offender. He will likely receive treatment in prison but if he responds favorably to medication he will be released. Whether or not he stays on the medication once he is out of jail is anyone's guess.
2006-09-13 21:43:42 · answer #2 · answered by Wayne W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not against the law to be psychotic. They would likely be Baker Acted and put into a facility up to 72 hours for an evaluation. Afterwhich, they'll either remain or released.
2006-09-16 13:42:52 · answer #3 · answered by Eddie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋