STATE V. MCVEY
376 N.W.2d 585 (1985)
NATURE OF THE CASE: This was an appeal from a conviction of second degree theft in order
to determine the issue whether the defense of diminished responsibility is available to a
person charged with theft based on exercising control over stolen property in violation of
Iowa Code section 714.1(4) (1983).
FACTS: D and a companion escaped from a prison farm and stole a car. They were
apprehended and charged after a high speed chase. D gave notice of defense of diminished
responsibility and the State moved to strike that defense. D was precluded from offering
testimony of a psychologist on the issue of diminished responsibility. D appealed.
ISSUE:
RULE OF LAW:
HOLDING AND DECISION:
LEGAL ANALYSIS:
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