Overview

• Patel was charged with three counts of attempted murder after the January 2023 crash on California's Pacific Coast Highway.
• The judge's decision to grant mental health diversion faced significant opposition from prosecutors.
• Successful completion of the program could lead to the dismissal of the attempted murder charges.
• Patel is barred from contacting his family and practicing medicine during the treatment period.
• He will live with his parents and wear a GPS monitor while undergoing treatment.