I've been charged with assault & battery during a epileptic seizure so severe I was taken by ambulance to the E.R. How can I defend myself?
Asked in Warren, MI on February 17, 2026 Last answered on July 13, 2026I'm a disabled epileptic. My wife had to call 911 because I wouldn't stop seizing. They rushed me to the emergency room. I informed them of my status. Severely seizing patient non-compliant needs restricting, still seizing. Filed assault & battery charges against me. I don't understand what's going on. I'm being treated as a criminal for having a health/handicap disability.
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Whether you are criminally responsible depends on whether you were able to from the criminal intent necessary to assault someone. Medical emergency cases are challenging and could require the use of an expert to explain why you may not have had the legal intent to assault someone. Your best bet it is to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney who can help you assess what steps to take.
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