Diminished Capacity And Crime

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Diminished capacity can be used as a defense in missouri to argue lack of mental state for premeditated crime. It may reduce charges but not excuse the crime. Consult a local attorney for personalized advice.

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Can diminished capacity coincide with a premeditated crime
Hey ****! In Missouri, diminished capacity can sometimes be used as a defense to argue that a defendant didn't have the mental state required for a premeditated crime. However, it doesn't necessarily excuse the crime but may reduce the charges. Have you or someone you know been charged with a crime?