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Unsoundness of mind, also known as legal insanity, is a defense in criminal law that asserts an individual lacked the mental capacity to understand the nature and consequences of their actions during the commission of a crime. This defense recognizes that certain individuals, due to mental disorders or conditions, may be incapable of forming criminal intent. Courts typically evaluate the accused's mental state at the time of the offense, considering medical and psychiatric evidence. If proven, the defense of unsoundness of mind may lead to a finding of not guilty by reason of insanity or a reduced sentence, emphasizing the intersection of mental health and criminal culpability.
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