Nick Reiner's family does NOT want to see him face the death penalty. As you know, Nick has been arrested and charged with the December 14 murder of his parents Rob and Michele. He is facing two counts of first-degree murder with a special circumstance alleging multiple murders and a special allegation that he used a knife in the crime. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole - or the death penalty, though it is not clear yet if the DA will be pursuing that. The Reiner family is certainly hoping the authorities do not go that route. Related: Gypsy Rose Blanchard Turns To 'Faith' After THOSE Disturbing Videos A family friend opened up to The US Sun on Wednesday: "Rob & Michele's family, despite everything, do not want Nick to get the death penalty, as they insist this horrific incident was the byproduct of a mental health crisis." The source, noted as someone close to the family, went on to say that the 32-year-old was "diagnosed with schizophrenia just weeks before the stabbings and was under close psychiatric care." As we've heard from other sources, things changed when his medication was switched: "Nick's symptoms took a turn for the worse after doctors adjusted his medication before the killings, which the family believes, triggered increasingly concerning behavior." The screenwriter became increasingly unpredictable at that time and was acting unstable and showing signs of confusion, per the source. And because of that, it appears the Reiners are putting most of the blame on Nick's medical team. The confidant expressed: "The family feels this was all a massive failure in his care and they firmly believe he was seriously ill when he did this." They added: "The last thing the Reiners want is another killing in the face of this unbelievable tragedy, and that the death penalty would only bring more pain. It won't bring back Rob and Michele." With all that said, the insider shared that the family will support Nick if he pleads not guilty by reason of insanity. They simply want him to get treatment - that's true justice for them. They also want to make sure that a mental health tragedy like this can be prevented in the future. Such a difficult situation for Nick's siblings, Jake and Romy, and the whole family to be in. This comes at a complex time for the family, as well. On Wednesday, Nick's lawyer, Alan Jackson, withdrew from the case. It's unclear exactly why - though he was reportedly hired by the Reiner family. Hmm. Thoughts? Let us know (below). [Image via Michele Reiner/Instagram] The post How Rob Reiner's Kids Feel About Nick Facing Death Penalty -- And Who They REALLY Blame For Parents' Murders, Per Family Source appeared first on Perez Hilton.