What legal troubles have you had due to bipolar?

I’m a 56 (m) with BP1 w/psychotic features. Never arrested until my first psychotic episode at age 45.

I’ve had 2 major manic psychotic episodes where I thought all cops were agents of satan and were trying to take me to hell.

Because of this, I have been arrested over 7 times for various crimes including dui(2), felony eluding (2) and 8 other gross misdemeanors.

It’s taken me 7 years of good behavior (and good meds)to finally get the felonies expunged and find decent work again.

I did get mental health court for some of the convictions, but sadly was too out of it in court to defend myself and couldn’t afford good attorneys.

Anybody else a “criminal “ due to their mental illness?

I wish you all well and am grateful for this community!