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.
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.
Voluntary intoxication does not negate intent in a criminal matter in Texas.
true or false defendents in criminal cases have the right to remain silent and cannot be compelled to testify against themselves
No.
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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
Do not judge his behavior without knowing all of the circumstances. The circumstances that warrant self-defense are defined by law.
In most circumstances, it is illegal to kill a bear without a proper permit or in self-defense.
defense is as important as offence. defense is your first offense.
Sure, if you and your lawyer want to go that route. The more important question is,can that defense be successful.
Not always, in fact it fails more often than it succeeds.