Can a Mental Health Diagnosis Years After a Crime Still Get You Out of Prison? Diversion PC 1001.36

In this video, we break down the California Court of Appeal’s August 2025 decision in People v. Harlow, a case that redefines how courts handle mental health diversion under Penal Code § 1001.36. 🔎 What you’ll learn in this video: ~The story behind People v. Harlow and why the trial court denied diversion ~How the 2022 amendment to Penal Code 1001.36 changed the rules ~The difference between eligibility vs. suitability for diversion ~Why the Court of Appeal said a diagnosis made three years after the crime still counts What this ruling means for defendants, lawyers, and the future of mental health in California criminal courts ⚖️ This case is a major win for those fighting for treatment over punishment. It shows how California law is shifting to prioritize rehabilitation instead of incarceration when mental illness plays a role in criminal behavior. 👉 Question for you: Do you think a late diagnosis should still qualify someone for diversion? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 💡 Subscribe to LAWSTACHE for more real case breakdowns in criminal law, California appeals, and courtroom strategies. #MentalHealthDiversion #CaliforniaLaw #PeoplevHarlow #PenalCode100136 #EligibilityVsSuitability #lawstache  Anton Vialtsin, Esq. LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM | Criminal Defense and Business Law https://lawstache.com (619) 357-6677 Do you want to buy our Lawstache merchandise? Maybe a t-shirt? https://lawstache.com/merch/ Want to mail me something (usually mustache related)? Send it to 185 West F Street, Suite 100-D, San Diego, CA 92101 Want to learn about our recent victories? https://lawstache.com/results-notable-cases/ If you"d like to support this channel, please consider purchasing some of the following products. We get a little kickback, and it does NOT cost you anything extra: *Calvin Klein Men"s Dress Shirt Slim Fit Non-iron, https://amzn.to/3zm6mkf *Calvin Klein Men"s Slim Fit Dress Pant, https://amzn.to/3G8jLQG *Johnson and Murphy Shoes, https://amzn.to/3KmfX0Y *Harley-Davidson Men"s Eagle Piston Long Sleeve Crew Shirt, https://amzn.to/43gFtMC *Amazon Basics Tank Style Highlighters, https://amzn.to/3zwOEKZ *Pilot Varsity Disposable Fountain Pens, https://amzn.to/40EjSfm *Apple 2023 Mac Mini Desktop Computer, https://amzn.to/3Km2aGC *ClearSpace Plastic Storage Bins, https://amzn.to/3Kzle5q Are you are a Russian speaker? Вы говорите по-русски? https://russiansandiegoattorney.com Based in San Diego, CA Licensed: California, Nevada, and Federal Courts The San Diego-based business litigation and criminal defense attorneys at LAWSTACHE™ LAW FIRM are e...