The defense argues that because the actions were involuntary, the defendant lacked the mens rea (criminal intent) and should not be held criminally liable. However, courts have treated these claims with deep skepticism. For it to be successful, there must be strong medical evidence, which is rare. As Vista criminal attorney Peter Liss noted, "prosecutors are unlikely to drop or reduce these charges without strong medical evidence... Few people have this sort of proof, and jurors tend to be skeptical when defendants argue they suffer from a rare medical condition".
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