John, a mentally handicapped adult, is charged with arson. Upon hearing the court-appointed psychologist's report and reviewing the defendant's documented history of mental illness, the judge dismissed the criminal charges.
The judge has determined that John is not to be held responsible because he (John)lacks:

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The judge dismissed the charges because John lacks free will due to his mental handicap, meaning he may not have had the capacity to understand or control his actions.

John, a Mentally Handicapped Adult, Is Charged with Arson