Problem
Diminished capacity usually results in the defendant being convicted of a lesser offense than the crime charged, because the defendant lacked the capacity to have the specific intent needed for conviction of the more serious charge. Is the defense available in cases where the statute is a "general intent" crime?
What are the mental state requirements for a "general intent" crime? How does diminished capacity fit with those requirements? See United States v. Frank, 472 Fed Appx 431 (9th Cir. 2012).