Makes No Sense To Me....

[Spankbelly]

I am type one diabetic. You'd be surprised what you can get away with after an "accidental" overdose of insulin.
It messes up cognitive reasoning. So you can't be held responsible for decisions made when not of sound mind. And because it is a temporary condition no treatment is necessary. (like being held indefinitely in a psych ward while they cure your insanity)
And if you are acquitted no record of arrest, trial or history of defense is considered the next time you use it.
I did once hit the same judge twice so didn't try it. I plead guilty to a minor offense. Because I had no similar convictions on record I fell into first offense status, was found conditionally guilty. Had to pay a large fine to a charity of choice from a given list (Diabetic Foundation). I negotiated the fine down, as it was hardship, citing I clearly had no money, why else would I be stealing?
After 1 year of no similar arrests it was taken off my record.
Ta Da!

Oh' I had no similar convictions within 3yrs so was of first offense status.
There were similar arrests, and acquittals. That could not be entered because of the acquittal.

 

[zennzzo]

I'll just go with the steer clear method...it is far less costly in terms of time and money and of course we have that pesky dignity issue...