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Is voluntary intoxication can be used as a successful defense under some circumstances?
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∙ 7y ago
Voluntary intoxication or drug use is almost never the basis for the successful assertion of the insanity defense. However, in most states the defendant's intoxication or drug use may serve as the basis for a claim for diminished capacity.
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∙ 10y ago
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How often is voluntary intoxication or drugs use the basis for the successful assertion of the insanity defense?
Voluntary intoxication or drug use is almost never the basis for the successful assertion of the insanity defense. However, in most states the defendant's intoxication or drug use may serve as the basis for a claim for diminished capacity.
Does Texas have an intoxication defense law?
Voluntary intoxication does not negate intent in a criminal matter in Texas.
true or false voluntary intoxication is a complete defense to a crime?
true or false defendents in criminal cases have the right to remain silent and cannot be compelled to testify against themselves
Intoxication as an excuss in defense case?
No.
When you had to work as part of a successful team What made the team successful How as an individual did you contribute to the team?
our killer defense i was one of the awesome defense player
What is a sentence using the word circumstances?
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event has been rescheduled.
Which level of government and voluntary agencies should be the first line of defense in responding to disasters?
state
Is it ever justifiable to break the law?
Some times yes! in cases of; 1. personal defense, 2. property defense, 3. defense of others, 4. intoxication, 5. incapacity (minors), 6. insanity, 7. duress, 8. and others
Can mental defect be use as an defense in a arson case?
Sure, if you and your lawyer want to go that route. The more important question is,can that defense be successful.
Is insanity defense successful?
Not always, in fact it fails more often than it succeeds.
Under what circumstances is the Catholic Church allowed to kill?
Killing another person is always a last resort. However, one is usually justified in a justifiable war and in self defense and the defense of others.
What were the circumstances of the Battle of Gonzales?
It was fought over a small cannon on loan from the Mexican Army for defense against raids by the Commanche.
