His trial in May 2007 drew a lot of media attention. It lasted four weeks, during which the victim testified at length about the attack, a former girlfriend testified about their relationship, and excerpts from Braunstein's journal were read into the record. Defense lawyers tried to argue diminished capacity, claiming Braunstein suffered an organic brain disorder with effects similar to paranoid schizophrenia that made him delusional and incapable of intent. The jury was not convinced and convicted him of 10 counts of kidnapping, burglary, robbery and sexual abuse, though he was acquitted on the charge of arson. He is currently serving his 18-year-to-life sentence at Five Points Correctional Facility; he will be eligible for parole in 2023.