Effect of intoxication upon liability

Statute:

Effect of intoxication upon liability

§ 15.25 Effect of intoxication upon liability.

Intoxication is not, as such, a defense to a criminal charge; but in
any prosecution for an offense, evidence of intoxication of the
defendant may be offered by the defendant whenever it is relevant to
negative an element of the crime charged.

PEN 15.25 2014-09-22

Sections:

15. Culpability

15.00 Culpability; definitions of terms.

15.05 Culpability; definitions of culpable mental states.

15.10 Requirements for criminal liability in general and for offenses of strict liability and mental culpability.

15.15 Construction of statutes with respect to culpability requirements.

15.20 Effect of ignorance or mistake upon liability.

15.25 Effect of intoxication upon liability.

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