Arkansas § 5-2-303 - Admissibility of evidence to show mental state.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-2-303 — Admissibility of evidence to show mental state., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-2-303. Admissibility of evidence to show mental state.
Evidence that the defendant suffered from a mental disease or defect is admissible to prove whether the defendant had the kind of culpable mental state required for commission of the offense charged.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-2-303
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-2-303 cover?
Section 5-2-303 ("Admissibility of evidence to show mental state.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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