MENTAL ILLNESS: OVERLOOKED IN CRIMINAL WHITE-COLLAR CASES

White-Collar Defense: The FBI Has Targeted You - Now What Do You Do?

Welcome to my video series, INDICTED AND FACING PRISON
My name is Marc Blatstein. In 2006, I, too, was Indicted and convicted of a felony, and losing my medical license almost broke my soul. With work, I was able to get my license reinstated in full.

My Takeaway: Prison is Temporary.
Providing you with Knowledge and Preparation will help you build back the confidence you’ll need to navigate through these challenging times.

· Since you’ve heard that the DOJ has been asking questions, it’s more than likely their case against you is mostly complete and has a 98% Conviction Rate.

· Hiring a legal team doesn’t just mean they have experience; they also need a proven track record of successfully defending cases like yours.

· The choices you make today - will make a better tomorrow.

Whether or not you believe it was a contributing factor, seeking an 'expert's recommendation' is crucial.

· Should you need an expert who would be accepted by the court, getting that recommendation from the prosecutor is wise. This would make their attempt to challenge their results as the recommendation was theirs.

· High-strung white-collar defendants believe they are fine when they may not be.

· Therefore, getting that second opinion consultation is recommended for their benefit.

· This may also be when their list of prescriptions comes to light.

· Due to the high incidence of mental illness in functioning adults, both in and out of prison, addressing this issue now could be a significant mitigating factor.

FYI: Judges prefer to speak with treating physicians rather than just your experts during the sentencing hearing.

1. The defendant is exceptionally bright, successful, and highly functioning.

2. Highly skilled and motivated, they work long hours for acceptance (to feel better about themselves - and not be considered a failure), money, and privileges.

· Was there a traumatic backstory that you uncovered through their history and Personal Narrative?

3. Is the defendant an obsessive-compulsive perfectionist?

4. Do they suffer from depression and anxiety?

5. What is their overwhelming desire to be personally and financially successful?

6. The result could be a generally law-abiding person to engage in inappropriate or illegal behavior.

7. With a proactive medical consultation, a diagnosis of bipolar disorder can be crucial before the presentence interview.

8. According to the most recent statistics from the U.S. Sentencing Commission, a mere 6% of inmates were granted downward departures for diminished capacity (U.S.S.G. §5K2.13), despite half of the inmates displaying symptoms of mental health issues. This raises crucial questions about the sensitivity of judges to mental health concerns.

9. On the other hand, the root of the problem could be the defense counsel, who might not be investing sufficient time in fully exploring their client's social and psychological history. -Tess Lopez, Probation Officer.
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