glenn1
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Either it contributed, in which case it does excuse his actions at least some since contributing to the crime would mean that they participated in it, that is what contribute means, or it didn't in which case we don't have to excuse his actions in the slightest.
It was not a contributing factor, it was a prerequisite factor. It is no surprise that for the crime to be committed there had to be opportunity to commit the crime.
A better explanation than I provided, thanks.