Tag #Culpability

What is the central legal question in Josef Q.'s case, and what are its immediate implications for sentencing?

A German man, Josef Q., 36, is on trial for attempted murder. The court must determine his mental state to assess culpability and sentencing. A reduced sentence or institutionalization instead of prison is possible if a mental illness is established.", "The prosecution alleges two aggravating factors: a base motive (the defendant's rejection of the separation) and malice (lying in wait). The defendant confessed to the attack but not to any mental illness.", "Psychiatric evaluations present conflicting evidence. While initial observations suggested psychosis (including claims of demonic influence and an outside entity controlling actions), later evaluations found no persistent psychiatric disorder, leaving the possibility of malingering.