Can a defendant present evidence of mental illness in support of a diminished actuality defense?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Campos, B262258 (Cal. App. 2017):
9. In support of a diminished actuality defense, a defendant may present evidence of mental illness for the jury to consider in deciding whether the defendant actually formed the requisite mental state for the charged offense. (People v. Steele (2002) 27 Cal.4th 1230, 1253.)
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