Date: July 1, 2026Attorney: Robert C. Scrivo and Stacey E. Zyriek Enriquez

What does the insanity defense really mean?

In Part 1 of our new White Collar Criminal Defense Watch series, Co-Chair Robert C. Scrivo and Partner Stacey E. Zyriek Enriquez break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in criminal law, explaining what the insanity defense is, when it may apply, and why mental health can play a critical role in criminal cases.

Cases involving severe mental health conditions highlight the critical intersection of mental health and criminal law.

Stay tuned for Parts 2 and 3, where we’ll explore how attorneys recognize a potential insanity defense and the key considerations involved in retaining the right expert in these complex cases.

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