Former Manhattan prosecutor and current criminal defense attorney Jeremy Saland appeared on “Mornings On 1” Thursday to offer legal insights into two major cases.

The first case involves Luigi Mangione, who has been accused of fatally shooting a health insurance CEO on a Manhattan street. Mangione is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Pennsylvania on Thursday morning to address forgery and firearms charges and a fugitive from justice complaint. He is also expected to waive extradition, clearing the way for his return to New York.

“I wouldn’t be shocked that the NYPD has been spending the night there, waiting for this moment to bring him right over,” Saland said, noting it would be a quick process.

Discussing the defense's potential strategies, Saland suggested they might argue an insanity defense.

“The argument here is: ‘I may have committed the act, meaning pulling that trigger, but I didn’t commit the crime because of that mental state,’” Saland said.

The second case centers on Ingrid Lewis-Martin, the former top aide to Mayor Eric Adams, who resigned Sunday amid allegations of corruption. Lewis-Martin turned herself in at the Manhattan District Attorney’s office early Thursday.

Lewis-Martin has denied any wrongdoing.

Saland described the procedural steps likely to unfold, including processing, fingerprinting and bail discussions.

“This is a nonviolent crime, so she would be released,” Saland said. “It’s pretty straightforward, and it’s expedited.”

He also discussed the possibility of whether Lewis-Martin’s case could lead to broader implications for Adams.

“Even if they're completely distinct, and even if the mayor is not part of this investigation, it could very well be that I'm offering something to you, meaning me as a defendant. I'll help in another matter if you give me a break,” Saland said.