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In a 2010 decision, the California Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction in a case where a defendant's methamphetamine use was linked to a murder. The court indicated that the use of the drug did not constitute a viable defense concerning the defendant's mental state.
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In a 2010 ruling, the California Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction where a defendant's methamphetamine use was connected to a murder. The court determined that the defendant's drug use did not establish a successful defense regarding the mental state required for the crime.
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In a 2010 legal case, the California Court of Appeals upheld a conviction where the defendant's use of methamphetamine was connected to a murder. The court stated that drug use did not serve as a successful defense regarding the defendant's mental state at the time of the crime.
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In a court case from 2010, a court in California agreed with a decision that found a person guilty. This person's use of a drug called methamphetamine was connected to a killing. The court decided that using drugs did not make the person less responsible for the crime.