If a person with a mental illness committed murder but was convicted of committing manslaughter, that person probably lived in a state that had a:

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The "guilty with diminished capacity" option allows for a conviction on lesser charges (like manslaughter instead of murder) if it's shown that the defendant's mental capacity was diminished, impacting their ability to form the intent necessary for a more severe charge. This option recognizes that the defendant's mental illness played a role in their actions but does not absolve them of responsibility entirely, unlike the "not guilty by reason of insanity" option.

If a Person with a Mental Illness Committed Murder but Was