Lawyer Q & A: Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell

TL;DR

In this Q&A analysis, the host addresses questions about Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell's case, discussing topics such as competency to stand trial, the insanity defense, evaluations, arrest timeline, trial delays, and the possibility of separate trials.

Transcript

welcome back to another episode of the lawyer you know and today we're doing our q a on the lorry valo chad day bell case we're going through the questions you had and i'm doing my best to answer them i'm not able to get to all of them especially the questions where people ask why did they kill her kids and not his how did this end up in his system... Read More

Key Insights

• 🧍 Lori Vallow has been deemed incompetent to stand trial but may be continuously evaluated until she can.
• 🖤 Idaho does not have the insanity defense, but defendants can claim lack of necessary mental state.
• ❓ Trials are often delayed due to the extensive preparation and discovery required.
• ⚾ Lori and Chad can have separate trials, and their sentences may differ based on individual involvement.

Questions & Answers

Q: Will Lori Vallow be held accountable if she is deemed incompetent to stand trial?

Being deemed incompetent to stand trial does not absolve her from accountability. She is undergoing a restorative program to restore her competency, and she will continue to be reevaluated until she can stand trial.

Q: How long has Lori been deemed unfit and what qualifies someone as unable to stand trial?

Lori was evaluated in March of this year. She exhibited delusions and religious beliefs that warranted an evaluation. Lack of understanding charges and inability to assist in her defense qualify someone as unable to stand trial.

Q: Why did it take so long for the children to be found and for Lori to be arrested?

The misdirection from Lori, hiding of the bodies, and her and Chad being in Hawaii contributed to the delay. Law enforcement had to investigate various claims and locations before discovering the truth.

Q: How can Lori plan and misdirect while also being deemed incompetent to stand trial?

It is possible that she was lucid at the time of planning, while still believing in her delusions. Alternatively, Chad may have been the mastermind behind the planning, with Lori going along due to her own mental state.

Q: Why do some cases take a long time to go to trial while cases like this are expedited?

While there is a right to a speedy trial, most defendants waive this right due to the extensive discovery and preparation required. Trials are typically delayed to ensure a fair trial with all the facts.

Q: Will Lori ever stand trial or is she feigning insanity?

While it is uncertain, evaluations have mechanisms in place to detect deception. It is unlikely that she can fake her incompetence to avoid trial.

Q: Can Chad and Lori have separate trials, and will their sentences be the same?

Yes, they can have separate trials. Sentences may differ based on individual involvement in the crimes.

Q: Will the host break down the trial if one occurs?

If there is enough interest from viewers, the host will break down the trial in future videos. Viewers are encouraged to like, subscribe, and comment to show their interest.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Lori Vallow has been deemed incompetent to stand trial, but this does not mean she will not be held accountable in the future. She is undergoing a restorative program to restore her competency.

• Idaho does not have the "not guilty by reason of insanity" defense, but defendants can claim lack of necessary mental state in committing the crime.

• Lori was evaluated earlier this year and Chad may have been evaluated as well, but their evaluations yielded different results.

• The length of time before arrest was prolonged due to misdirection and hiding of the children's bodies. Lori and Chad were also in Hawaii, which further complicated the investigation.

• Lori's ability to plan and misdirect does not necessarily contradict her lack of competency to stand trial. It is possible that Chad was the mastermind, while Lori believed in her own delusions.

• Speedy trial rights exist, but they are often waived by the defense due to the need for adequate preparation. Discovery and other factors contribute to trial delays.

• It is uncertain if Lori will ever stand trial, but it is unlikely that she is faking her incompetence as evaluations have protocols to detect deception.

• Chad and Lori can have separate trials, and their sentences may differ based on their individual involvement in the crimes.

• If there is sufficient interest from viewers, the host will break down the trial in future videos.