Ark. Code Ann. § 5-2-303
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Admissibility of evidence to show mental state
Official statutory text
Evidence that the defendant suffered from a mental disease or defect is admissible to prove whether the defendant had the kind of culpable mental state required for commission of the offense charged. Acts 1975, No. 280, § 602; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-602.
Evidence that the defendant suffered from a mental disease or defect is admissible to prove whether the defendant had the kind of culpable mental state required for commission of the offense charged.
Acts 1975, No. 280, § 602; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-602.
Evidence that the defendant suffered from a mental disease or defect is admissible to prove whether the defendant had the kind of culpable mental state required for commission of the offense charged.
Acts 1975, No. 280, § 602; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-602.
Status: in_force
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