diminished capacity
1diminished capacity — di·min·ished capacity /də mi nisht / n 1: an abnormal mental condition that renders a person unable to form the specific intent necessary for the commission of a crime (as first degree murder) but that does not amount to insanity – called also… …
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3Diminished Capacity — Filmdaten Deutscher Titel Diminished Capacity Produktionsland USA …
4Diminished capacity in United States law — provides for reduced penalties for certain offenders with mental illness. The U.S. Sentencing Guidelines provide, A downward departure may be warranted if (1) the defendant committed the offense while suffering from a significantly reduced mental …
5diminished capacity doctrine — This doctrine recognizes that although an accused was not suffering from a mental disease or defect when the offense was committed sufficient to exonerate him from all criminal responsibility, his mental capacity may have been diminished by… …
6diminished capacity doctrine — This doctrine recognizes that although an accused was not suffering from a mental disease or defect when the offense was committed sufficient to exonerate him from all criminal responsibility, his mental capacity may have been diminished by… …
7diminished capacity — …
8capacity — ca·pac·i·ty n pl ties 1: a qualification, power, or ability (as to give consent or make a testament) created by operation of law 2: an individual s ability or aptitude; esp: mental ability as it relates to responsibility for the commission of a… …
9Diminished responsibility — For other types of responsibility, see Responsibility (disambiguation). Criminal defenses …
10diminished responsibility — or diminished capacity In law, doctrine that absolves an accused person of part of the liability for his criminal act if he suffers from such abnormality of mind as to substantially impair his responsibility in committing or being a party to an… …
