Repeated criminal behavior is not sufficient, by itself, to establish a mental disease or defect
that might relieve an individual of criminal responsibility.

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To establish a mental disease or defect that could potentially relieve an individual of criminal responsibility, more than just repeated criminal behavior is needed. Other factors such as a diagnosed mental illness or a recognized psychological disorder may need to be present and evaluated by a mental health professional.

Repeated Criminal Behavior Is Not Sufficient, by Itself, to Establish