California Doctor's Wife Seeks Mental Health Diversion for Husband After Cliff Crash

Neha Patel advocates for her husband's release from jail, citing his mental health issues, following a near-fatal crash that injured their family.

Neha Patel, whose husband drove their Tesla off a cliff in 2023, requests his release into a mental health program, emphasizing the family's need for his presence.
Prosecutors resist the diversion, highlighting the severity of Dharmesh Patel's actions, which included attempted murder charges for endangering his family.
Medical experts debate Dharmesh's mental health, with diagnoses ranging from psychotic breaks to major depressive disorder.
The court contemplates whether Dharmesh Patel qualifies for mental health diversion, which would avoid a trial and potentially clear his charges.
Neha's testimony reveals a family in distress, missing their father and husband, as she pleads for understanding and a focus on treatment over punishment.