"That's NOT How You Win an Insanity Defense" — Attorney Reacts to Nick Reiner's Post-Offense Behavior
"That's NOT How You Win an Insanity Defense" — Attorney Reacts to Nick Reiner's Post-Offense Behavior  
Podcast: Hidden Killers With Tony Brueski | True Crime News & Commentary
Published On: Wed Jan 14 2026
Description: Defense attorney Bob Motta reacts to Nick Reiner's reported behavior after the alleged murders of Rob and Michele Reiner—and explains why it creates serious problems for an insanity defense.Sources say Nick checked into the Pierside hotel in Santa Monica after what allegedly occurred, then spent over 24 hours navigating Los Angeles before being found near USC. He reportedly bought a drink at a gas station. The defense will argue Nick didn't understand the "nature and quality" of his actions due to a psychotic break triggered by a medication change. But Bob explains how prosecutors will use that extended, functional post-offense behavior to argue Nick had presence of mind—and what the defense must do to counter it.California's insanity standard is more favorable to defendants than many states, but juries are skeptical. Bob breaks down the legal burden, the Carmichael precedent, and why the next few months of psychiatric evaluation will determine whether Nick Reiner spends his life in prison or a mental health facility.This clip is from a full interview available on Hidden Killers. Subscribe for complete coverage of the Nick Reiner case and expert legal analysis.#NickReiner #RobReiner #InsanityDefense #TrueCrime #HiddenKillers #DefenseAttorney #ReinerMurders #CriminalLaw #BobMotta #LegalAnalysisJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISDOES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/tonybpodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.