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Diminished capacity refers to an unbalanced mental state caused by emotional distress, physical condition or other factors. This state is considered to make a person less answerable for a crime and is recognized as grounds to reduce the charge, particularly used as a defense to murder or attempted murder.

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When was Diminished Capacity created?

Diminished Capacity was created in 2008.


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Matthew's love of the sport diminished once his team lost the championship game. Due to diminished capacity, she was unfit to stand trial. Her craving for a cigarette diminished once she left the bar and went for a walk.


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When may diminished capacity be used during a case?

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