Twinkie Narcissist: Mr. Snipes Financial Advisor Lays the Groundwork for Combined Defenses.
We have previously described what is called the Narcissistic Personality Disorder Defense, which the Ninth Circuit accepted as a possible defense to the intent element of certain criminal tax offenses. This is an assertion that one has a persistent belief that he or she is right despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
In his currently ongoing criminal trial, Mr. Snipes initially offered the " I was Just Asking the IRS a Question" defense. We suggested that Mr. Snipes may be better served with a plea than trying that one out and serving time.
As part of the government's case, Mr. Snipes' financial advisor has just testified that he had an hour long conversation with the actor, charged with multiple criminal tax and other crimes, during which he repeatedly advised Mr. Snipes that his failure to pay taxes may be, to say the least, problematic. He testified:"(Snipes) was adamant about the fact that he did not have that obligation [to pay taxes] I said that was ridiculous; that everyone has that obligation. He said he had spoken to some people that said he didn't have to. I said `You always think you're right and you always think you know everything. You're not right about this.'"
Sounds like the hidden narcissistic disorder? A much better defense by far and Mr. Snipes is going to need it.
John Hanamirian
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