No one shall be held criminally liable who at the time of committing the offence suffered from psychic or neuropsychiatric disorders ruining his mental balance entirely and, consequently, was unable either to control his actions or omissions, or to be aware of committing a criminal offence.
A person, at the time of committing the criminal offence, suffering from psychic or neuropsychiatric disorders, having lowered his mental capacity to be aware and fully control his actions or omissions, shall be liable, however, this circumstance shall be considered by the court in determining the extent and the kind of punishment.
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