George Parnham
George Parnham
address continued general mental offer physical population safety served term
There has been an offer for a term of years served in the general population of the penitentiary system, which does not address her physical safety as well as her continued mental care.
arrive evidence examine hear hopefully horrendous possibilities prevent resolution subjected torment
We will examine all possibilities and hopefully arrive at a resolution that could prevent Andrea from going through the torment of being subjected to the evidence of this case. We all know how horrendous it was to hear this evidence.
believe care health horror location mental needs neither wants
Neither side, and I have said this all along, wants to go through the horror of revisiting this issue. We believe that she needs security. We believe that she needs mental health care and she needs to be in a location that addresses both.
beginning court decided eventually hear indicator involving judicial mental obviously operating psychotic reality recognize speaks system volumes
It speaks volumes that the court has decided to hear the (Arizona) case. It's obviously an indicator that our judicial system is beginning to recognize the inadequacy of our laws. The reality of mental illness, particularly involving a person who is operating in a world of psychotic delusion, is beginning to be appreciated by our judges, and eventually will be by our prosecutors.
good issue mental
It's a good day. The whole issue of mental health, specifically women's mental health, has been championed in this decision.
future ourselves save
We want to save ourselves as much of his future as we can.
additional available case goes kick lengthy march neither prepared ready scream side time whenever
Whenever this case goes to trial, be it March the 20th or some time this summer, we'll be prepared and ready to go. I think neither side will kick and scream if there is some additional time made available to prepare. It is going to be a lengthy trial. It is going to be complex.
cared mentally physically
the penitentiary system, to be in a place where she is cared for mentally and physically ... .
believe credible
We are disappointed because we believe that we did have credible grounds.
agree expert mentally needs parties
All parties agree that she was and is mentally ill, and she needs the expert assistance.
grave offense risk type woman
A woman with this notoriety, with this type of offense charged, would be at risk ... I have grave, grave concerns.
brought capable illness regrets
that she regrets that this illness brought her to a place where she was capable of killing her own children.
both case center criminal defense effective extra extremely health issues jury justice mental obviously possible presenting sides stage system
I think both sides can use extra time. This case is extremely important, obviously to Andrea Yates. There are also issues of mental health and the criminal justice system that take center stage and we want, certainly, to be as well-prepared and as effective as possible in presenting these issues to the jury in defense of our client.
appears case headed jury offer remain
It appears that this case is going to be headed for a jury trial, but my offer will always remain open.