Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
If a person is intoxicated (very drunk 3 times the legal limit) and commits a crimes does that help their defense or hurt it?
Asked on 8/28/12, 9:23 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Theresa Hofmeister
Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law
voluntarily intoxication is not a defense so it may neither help or hurt a defense ... may depend on type of crime alleged though. Good luck!
Answered on 8/28/12, 9:49 am
Edward Hoffman
Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman
In California it should be irrelevant. It might be helpful in some other states, where the laws are different.
Answered on 8/28/12, 10:08 am
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