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My son is mentally ill they're trying to charge him with attempt murder, what happens next?

My son is mentally ill health has a low IQ he didn't know how to count.he been in Rikers Island since 2014 Nov. His case keeps being adjourned he was indicted. He keep saying he didn't do nothing why is he there? they trying to charge him with attempt murder do you have an idea when will this end? back n forth?

Whomever is standing for him in court needs to make the judge aware of his mental state - this is one of his defenses.
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✓ Verified answer September 25,2016 · Medical Treatment
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Whomever is standing for him in court needs to make the judge aware of his mental state - this is one of his defenses. The judge should order a mental health evaluation if properly noticed. The results will give the judge some idea of how to proceed. If he was indeed involved in a serious crime the better alternative to incarceration for him would be in a mental health facility to help treat his illness.

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