West Virginia Supreme Court· 11/14/1983

State v. Simmons

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309 S.E.2d 89
172 W. Va. 590
1983 W. Va. LEXIS 595

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holding that “[t]he existence of a mental illness is not alone sufficient to trigger a diminished capacity defense. It must be shown by psychiatric testimony that some type of mental illness rendered the defendant incapable of forming the specific intent elements.”
holding that “[t]he existence of a mental illness is not alone sufficient to trigger a diminished capacity defense. It must be shown by psychiatric testimony that some type of mental illness rendered the defendant incapable of forming the specific intent elements.”
no physician-patient privilege in West Virginia
no physician-patient privilege in West Virginia

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