Approximately 44 million people in the United States suffer from PTSD. A large percentage of that number is made up of our nation’s service members. Many of our nation’s veterans return from service with symptoms or full-blown diagnoses of PTSD. The result? These soldiers end up in the criminal justice system due to crimes committed related to their anxiety, depression, self-destructive behavior, hostility, or sometimes due to flashback reactions they cannot control. DUI is just one of the symptoms of PTSD, as one may drink excessively to drown out the horrible memories of seeing comrades shot. Many with this traumatic disorder drink to forget. Then, they drive. Then they get a DUI. Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics can also experience PTSD, as can survivors of sexual assault or domestic violence.
PTSD defense attorney Alexis Austin is knowledgeable about legal issues related to PTSD, has researched it extensively, and has studied the effects of PTSD as part of her college education. She knows how PTSD influences criminal arrests. Working with veterans, her defense strategy handles each case optimally, providing peace of mind.
We handle these and other PTSD-related criminal charges:
At the Colorado Springs law firm of Right Law Group, we offer aggressive defense for crimes committed while suffering from the effects of PTSD. Crimes include drunk driving due to severe alcohol abuse and assault arrests, including those involving domestic violence. A special veterans trauma court in Colorado can be requested to handle these cases. This court is designed to provide personalized help to veterans and uses a holistic approach to handle cases involving veterans with PTSD. It is run by veterans and supervised by a veteran judge. Service-connected mental health issues are viewed more compassionately, often resulting in plea offers or reduced sentences. We understand that PTSD is not your fault and we appreciate your service. We will stand by you.
When you work with Right Law Group, you can rest assured that we will strive to achieve the best possible outcome for your case. We will protect your rights.
