You are a criminal defense attorney. Your job is to create a psychology-based criminal defense for a case of your choice.
Use the internet to locate a credible news report regarding this case. Concisely summarize the case to identify when and where the incident occurred and what exactly happened that makes this case newsworthy or of interest to you in this assignment.
In addition, review chapter 7 pages 171-180 that focus on the justice system and treatment of offenders with mental illness. Which components of this chapter apply to your case? Are there any that do not? As a defense attorney, you are to advocate for your client. Should the defendant be referred to a mental health court? What sanction would be appropriate in your case? Why? Provide reasoning (you can cite other court cases as examples).