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Intoxication

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-002736

A state of impaired mental or physical faculties caused by the consumption of alcohol, drugs, or other substances. In criminal law, intoxication can sometimes be a defense, particularly if it negates the specific intent required for a crime. However, voluntary intoxication is generally not a defense to general intent crimes.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-002736
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "definition": "A state of impaired mental or physical faculties caused by the consumption of alcohol, drugs, or other substances. In criminal law, intoxication can sometimes be a defense, particularly if it negates the specific intent required for a crime. However, voluntary intoxication is generally not a defense to general intent crimes.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/intoxication/"
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