Client was charged with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon (Penal Code § 245(a)(1)), evading police (Vehicle Code § 2800.2(a)), and resisting arrest (Penal Code § 148(a)(1)). The conduct was dangerous, chaotic, and caught on police bodycam. But after working with one of the top forensic mental health experts in the state, we convinced the court that treatment—not punishment—was appropriate. The case was dismissed.
Police reports described our client ramming a car full of teenagers in a Mission Beach parking lot, driving toward them as they fled, then leading officers on a reckless pursuit while circling the lot. He collided with another vehicle, jumped out of his car, ignored commands, and physically resisted arrest. It took multiple officers to detain him.
There was no dispute about what happened. But there was a powerful explanation. We worked with a leading psychiatric expert who reviewed years of records, evaluated our client, and gave the court a clear picture of his condition, history, and the role his untreated mental illness played in the incident.
We filed a motion for mental health diversion under Penal Code § 1001.36. We also developed a detailed treatment plan and presented evidence of strong family support and compliance safeguards. After full briefing and argument, the court granted diversion.
Our client completed treatment successfully. The case was dismissed in its entirety. No conviction. No jail time.
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Roberto
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