Admissibility of evidence to show mental state

Evidence that the defendant suffered from a mental disease or defect is admissible to prove whether the defendant had the kind of culpable mental state required for commission of the offense charged. Acts 1975, No. 280, § 602; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-602. Evidence that the defendant suffered from a mental disease or defect is admissible to prove whether the defendant had the kind of culpable mental state required for commission of the offense charged. Acts 1975, No. 280, § 602; A.S.A. 1947, § 41-602.