Scott's attorney could seek to introduce evidence showing that because of mental or emotional conditions, the Scott did not possess the required mens rea for conviction of crime charged. This is referred to as
a. Diminished competence defense
b. Diminished incompetent defense
c. Diminished capacity defense
d. Diminished incapacity defense
c
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