One morning, Rashaad arrives at work feeling under the weather. By lunch time, he decides to take sick leave and go home. Upon arrival at his house, he sees his best friend's car in the driveway. Rashaad becomes concerned that something may be wrong with his wife. As he opens the door to his bedroom, he sees his wife and best friend in a compromising position. In shock, Rashaad grabs his gun, and shoots and kills his wife and friend.
Rashaad claims the medicine he took for his illness created angry mood swings and he is therefore not guilty based on

Question

One morning, Rashaad arrives at work feeling under the weather.  By lunch time, he decides to take sick leave and go home.  Upon arrival at his house, he sees his best friend's car in the driveway.  Rashaad becomes concerned that something may be wrong with his wife.  As he opens the door to his bedroom, he sees his wife and best friend in a compromising position.  In shock, Rashaad grabs his gun, and shoots and kills his wife and friend.
Rashaad claims the medicine he took for his illness created angry mood swings and he is therefore not guilty based on

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Mens rea refers to the mental state or intent to commit a crime. Rashaad is claiming that due to the medicine, he lacked the necessary intent or mental state to be held criminally responsible for his actions.

One Morning, Rashaad Arrives at Work Feeling Under the Weather