What is the consequence of a defendant's failure to attend treatment for mental health issues?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Ornelas, No. C062672 (Cal. App. 5/20/2010), No. C062672. (Cal. App. 2010):
At a hearing in April, defendant was prepared to admit the violation of probation. The district attorney noted that under People v. Guzman (2003) 109 Cal.App.4th 341, defendant was not amenable to treatment because he had failed to appear for treatment.
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