109
CurrentMeaning of unsound mind
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109 Meaning of unsound mind
(1)
Unsound mind means—
(a)
a state of mental disease or natural mental infirmity described in the Criminal Code, section 27(1); or
(b)
a state of mind described in the Criminal Code, section 28(1) for which the Criminal Code, section 27(1) applies to a person.
(2)
However, unsound mind does not include a state of mind resulting, to any extent, from intentional intoxication or stupefaction alone or in combination with some other agent at or about the time of the alleged offence.
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