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Defence of Mental Impairment

'Not guilty because of mental impairment' for criminal offence in the Magistrates' Court.

The law says that mental illness and some other conditions may be mental impairments giving you a defence to criminal charges at court. If you think your charges might be affected by a mental impairment, see a lawyer and get some advice.

There must be a strong connection between the criminal charge and your mental illness.

Download a PDF flyer about Mental Impairment as a Criminal Defence in the Magistrates' Court:-

• Mental Impairment Defence for general public 51.4 KB
• Mental Impairment Defence for legal advocates 60 KB