

Apparently you’re not aware of the laws in MA concerning this specific example. MA laws significantly differ from most states in that if there is a possibility of mental issues the burden is placed on the state to prove the person is competent. In short the exact thing you think the legal system is tilted towards is what is NOT happening to her because of the potential for mental issues.







It’s perfectly reasonable to say a temporary mental condition caused diminished capacity but that should not fully negate the crime. Massachusetts laws are very different from Federal laws and the majority of states, and MA laws would not give her a free pass if she were found to be affected by a temporary mental health issue. The problem is the mental health defense would normally result in confinement to a mental health facility, but if this was only an issue during/after pregnancy is she still a danger? Should she still serve time? Those are the questions the trial is trying to answer in real time.