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What is the definition of diminished Capacity in Massachusetts?
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October 07, 2014 12:20AM
Diminished capacity in Massachusetts is used how to describe the state of mind a person has while committing a crime. The state of mind of a criminal will factor into how long of a sentence the person will receive.
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