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    Jul 24, 2012, 01:02 PM
    Criminal question regarding sentencing
    My son was arrested last night for armed robbery in Mississippi {Tupelo} He draws a disability check and considered mildly retarded. Could this help his case No one was hurt
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    Jul 24, 2012, 01:49 PM
    Doubt it will ever be allowed into evidence, if he knows right from wrong, that is the issue, if he does not know right from wrong then he has a serious mental illness and will need secure care perhaps. It may help some in sentencing, but could include mental health counseling or care.
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