Law Offices of Fisher Wise
Mental Health and Criminal Defense
A mental health disorder or illness – such as anxiety, trauma, depression, PTSD, or bipolar disorder – can make a person aggressive, unable to control their emotions, or prompt them to commit a crime. Surprisingly, many alleged offenders facing criminal charges in Tennessee might have committed the crime due to their mental health issues. In order to find the defendant guilty of the charges, the prosecutor must be able to establish action and intent.