I couldn't think of a better place for that to happen, frankly. I hate Toys R Us(except for their small participation in Toys for Tots). If this drives people to shop somewhere else, then good for them!
Fasckira said:
Surely all those charges would be dropped if he is found mentally unstable? Or does he still get charged but just not expected to serve time or fined if he's cuckoo?
Considering he is facing several assault charges, assaulting an officer(probably more than one count there), and resisting arrest(given what was told in the article), if he is found insane(aka mentally incompetent to stand trial) then he gets to stay in a state sponsored mental hospital until he is found able to provide his own defense at trial. In which case, then he gets to deal with the consequences.
Being found insane is not a get out of jail free card. It has the potential to turn into a involuntary lifetime stay in a state mental care facility, depending on the severity of his condition. If there are drugs that can help him handle normality, then he can go to court to defend himself against the charges and then the sentence gets determined. Considering the charges, will be quite the chunk of time.
When you hear it getting rolled off a defense lawyer's tongue(not guilty by reason of insanity or mental defect), it is usually to get their client out of the death penalty, as no insane person can be legally executed in the US.
Bottom line: He is not going to be deflecting tasers again anytime soon, though he may get some practice against billy clubs and pepper spray.