Monday, February 16, 2009

Troop-related felonies expected to increase

El Paso County District Attorney's office reports between 400 - 500 felonies each year are committed by veterans or active military. As the number of troops increases, the number of felonies is expected to grow.

In a number of cases, PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) or TBI (traumatic brain injury) is a factor in the crime. A group made up of prosecutors and public defenders is coming together to find solutions.

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