A teen may undergo a psychiatric evaluation while facing numerous charges. The 18-year-old Florida man was arrested and charged with numerous crimes, including weapons charges. He was also charged with impersonating a police officer and will stand trial for other charges this March.

The teen is accused of impersonating staff at a regional medical center for two weeks. He will stand trial for those charges this spring, but now faces other charges for his recent arrest. His parents hope that the man will undergo psychiatric evaluation.

Authorities say the young man was recently pulled over after asking an undercover cop why he wasn't wearing his seatbelt. This case should be handled with extreme caution, and sensitivity to the man's mental health.

Because he is accused of crimes of impersonation, it might be possible that the teen can seek mental help in order to prevent situations like this from happening in the future. These charges are extremely serious, and could jeopardize the young man's future education and career decisions.

If health professionals can prove that the man has a condition that might be treatable with the help of mental health professionals, he might be able to use that to his defense against the charges. If you or someone you know faces weapons charges, it might be wise to speak with a Florida criminal defense attorney to formulate a solid defense. An attorney can help conduct an independent investigation and seek help for the person accused if it is believed their crime is the result of a mental condition.

Source: Reuters, "Accused teen impersonator nabbed acting as policeman," Barbara Liston, Jan. 20, 2012