[nicenewtemp84]

That wouldn't be a defense to get away from your actions. But it could be a reason or contributing factor.

If you get a DUI, it doesn't matter than you found out your wife was cheating at you. But it could explain why you went to a bar after work.

[freejazz]

So? It's completely irrelevant to the DUI... you wouldn't be able to bring it up in court. It has no bearing on any fact in dispute.

[nicenewtemp84]

That was my point. It obviously doesn't get you out of the bad action you did.... But bad actions don't always come from nowhere. People are flawed.