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First, when a person with a mental health issue commits a crime, the justice system typically begins with an arrest, just like any other offender.
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However, the process may differ from this point forward.
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For instance, in our case of james holmes, who was diagnosed with schizophrenia and committed a mass shooting, his mental health issue was taken into account during his trial.
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His defense team argued that he was not guilty by reason of insanity and a plea that is often used when mental health issues are involved.
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In some jurisdictions, there are mental health courts that specifically handle cases with mental health issues.
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These courts aim to provide treatment and support for the offender rather than simply punishing them.
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For example, in the andrew goldstein case, he pushed a woman in front of a subway train in new york city...