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urn: urn:us-la:rs:14:14
citation: "R.S. 14:14"
status: active
breadcrumb: "Title 14 › Chapter 1 › Part I › Subpart C"
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# Insanity

If the circumstances indicate that because of a mental disease or mental defect the offender was incapable of distinguishing between right and wrong with reference to the conduct in question, the offender shall be exempt from criminal responsibility.