Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: bipolar disorder and felony

If the plea was taken without the benefit of his medication then he may be able to have the plea vacated. He really needs to consult an attorney to find out what his options are.

Re: bipolar disorder and felony

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You are mixing apples and oranges. Your son needs to get medical help for his disorder. If he can get a total disability from his doctors, he can then apply for Medicaid and social security benefits. That should help resolve his financial and medical problems. The legal problems he will have to deal with because he has already pled guilty.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.