Rhode Island Mental State That Is Inconsistent with the Requisite Culpable State of Mind refers to the standard of mental state that is required for a person to be held criminally responsible for an act. In Rhode Island, a person may be found not guilty of a crime due to a mental state that is inconsistent with the requisite culpable state of mind, which is also known as the insanity defense. This defense looks at whether the person had a mental illness at the time of the act that prevented them from understanding the wrongfulness of their actions or from being able to control their conduct. Types of mental states that may be inconsistent with the requisite culpable state of mind in Rhode Island include: • Mental Illness: A mental illness or disorder, such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, that affected the person's ability to understand the wrongfulness of their actions or to control their conduct. • Intoxication: Intoxication is defined as being under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that the person’s mental state is significantly altered. • Diminished Capacity: Diminished capacity is defined as a person’s inability to form the mental intent necessary to commit a crime, due to a mental condition or impairment. • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental disorder that can affect a person's ability to process emotions and events in a way that would be necessary to form the mental intent to commit a crime.