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Definition: A partial defense arguing that the defendant's mental state prevented them from forming the specific intent required for the charged crime. May result in conviction of a lesser included offense.
Category: Defenses · Statute: Common Law · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Diminished Capacity in Florida
A partial defense arguing that the defendant's mental state prevented them from forming the specific intent required for the charged crime. May result in conviction of a lesser included offense.
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