Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
Criminal Mischief
I recently got charged with 2 counts criminal mischief in the 4th degree. This is my first charge and I was higly intoxicated during both occurences and in fact I don't remember the second occurence whatsoever. What is the probable outcome of my case?
Asked on 5/17/05, 8:13 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brendan Chao
Brendan Chao - Attorney & Counselor at Law
Re: Criminal Mischief
Extreme intoxication may be a defense to a crime. The law recognizes that an individual's level of intoxication may have prevented him/her from having the ability to form the mental state required to commit the crime. That is, you were too drunk to know that what you were doing was wrong. Difficult to prove, however, so your best bet is to speak to an attorney about other ways to resolve the case, swiftly and efficiently.
Answered on 5/18/05, 4:01 am
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