Feb
10
Criminal, Law
Difference Between Voluntary and Involuntary Intoxication Under Criminal Law
Under criminal law, voluntary intoxication rarely excuses criminal liability, while involuntary intoxication can, in limited circumstances, function as a full legal defense. The difference hinges on personal choice, foreseeability, and the defendant’s mental state at the time of the offense. Courts treat these two forms of intoxication very differently because one involves a conscious decision […]