Diminished Capacity Defenses

Diminished capacity defenses apply when a mental condition prevented a person from acting with knowledge or forming the specific intent required to commit a charged offense. These cases rely on expert evaluations and careful legal analysis to show that mental impairment affected the defendant’s ability to meet the legal elements of the crime. This defense can significantly alter charges or outcomes by aligning the legal process with the realities of a person’s mental state at the time of the alleged offense. Chase Law PLLC can offer experienced counsel to develop and present this complex defense effectively.