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Not guilty by reason of insanity
Definition:
The jury or the judge must determine that the defendant, because of mental disease or defect, could not form the intent required to commit the offense.
Accessory
Definition:
A person who assists in the commission of a crime, either before or after the fact.
Fine
Definition:
A sum of money paid as part of a penalty of conviction for a particular criminal offense.
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