Postby Tom Frame » August 29th, 2012, 11:53 am
I havent given Mr. Levy a psychological evaluation. What I am about to say is merely informed speculation, based upon what Ive read about this case.
It is not common practice for a defendant of these charges to undergo a psychological evaluation. Apparently, Mr. Levys words or actions during these proceedings have caused his defenders/supporters to be concerned about his mental status. Or he manipulatively raised the issue of his mental competence.
I suspect that Mr. Levy is currently expressing suicidal ideation or the defense is proposing that he had or has a psychological disorder that impaired his judgment and/or his ability to distinguish right from wrong. Or both.
If Mr. Levy is currently depressed and suicidal, its because he got caught, not because he is remorseful.
Apparently, he cannot or chooses not to feel empathy. He blames his victim and takes no responsibility for his actions.
He doesnt want the results of his psychological evaluation to be released because he is narcissistically attempting to preserve his illusory good guy persona.
Despite being impulsive and displaying poor judgment, his reality testing is not impaired. He is not psychotic. He knows right from wrong, as evidenced by his pathetic attempts to cover his tracks by lying and creating false documents.
Mr. Levys behaviors are consistent with a diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder (301.7):
1) Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviors as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest.
2) Deceitfulness, as indicated by repeated lying, use of aliases, or conning others for personal profit or pleasure.
3) Impulsivity or failure to plan ahead.
4) Lack of remorse, as indicated by being indifferent to or rationalizing having hurt, mistreated, or stolen from others.
Oh, what the hell, throw in a diagnosis of Bipolar I Disorder (296.43) for good measure.
But you know what? These potential diagnoses matter not a whit. Mr. Levy is still going to prison, as he should.