specific intent defense

specific-intent defense. Criminal law. A defendant’s claim that he or she did not have the capacity (often supposedly because of intoxication or mental illness) to form the intent necessary for committing the crime alleged.

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资深译员Chris，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，专注翻译各种与卫星及航天技术诉讼有关的法律文件。