During the arrest, Picard flies into a schizophrenic rage and severely injures Detective Elliot Stabler by slamming him through a car window. Stabler suffers a concussion and temporary blindness .

She actively works against her own prosecutorial interests and even enlists a top defense attorney to represent Picard to ensure he goes to a mental health facility rather than prison. 3. Olivia Benson's Vengeful Blindness

Novak desperately wants to prove that Picard is incompetent to stand trial due to his mental illness.

Fans frequently point to this episode as a prime example of Olivia Benson's fierce, sometimes blinding loyalty to Elliot Stabler.