Case Studies  

Unintentional Lawbreaker

   Richie is a 21 year old male who has a history of psychiatric illness, identifiably oppositional defiant disorder and sociopathic tendencies.  He is easily manipulated and does not readily comprehend the consequences of his actions.  Together, these tendencies  are a recipe for disaster.
With the prompting of his friends, Richie went on a road trip to Missouri.  Though this is innocent enough, what his friends later convinced him to do was not.  Upon arriving at his friend’s father’s cottage, Richie was convinced to break in.  Not long after this incident, Richie was again convinced to engage in illegal activities involving a motor vehicle by his friend, Eric.  Sadly, this was the last thing that Eric ever did as Eric fell off Richie’s van, Richie struck him, and Eric died instantly.  Unfortunately, this was not Richie’s last brush with the law.  One year later, he and his friends decided to play a game that they called “Be a Terrorist.”  Armed with bb guns, they contacted law enforcement and threatened to blow up an apartment complex.  However, law enforcement did not find their antics nearly as amusing; the state is vying for a 15 year jail sentence.

It was at this point that LCI was contacted.  Realizing that Richie’s lack of insight and poor judgment required psychological, not punitive, care, LCI devised a mental health plan that incorporated psychiatric care, medication management, and counseling as part of Richie’s probation.  If Richie failed to adhere to this plan, he would then become incarcerated and his trust fund would not cover the expenses.  Both the court and the lawyers were in agreement with this plan and, while Richie is currently in jail, he is receiving the psychological treatment that he needs in order to promote safe and successful reintegration into society. back. . .