intoxication

negates criminal capacity!

voluntary definition and applicability

Voluntary, intentional taking of a substance known to be intoxicating

Defense to specific intent crime (or MPC purpose/knowledge) if intoxication prevents formation of required intent

involuntary definition and applicability

Taking intoxicating substance without knowledge of its nature, under duress, or pursuant to medical advice

may be a defense to all crimes

drunkeness principal

Drunkeness itself is not a ∆ → ∆ must argue that his drunkenness affected his mens rea in a relevant way

Voluntary intoxication not avalible for purpose/knowledge or speciifc intent when

when ∆ purposefully got drunk so he would commit the crime

how do you come involuntarily intoxicated?

trick or drugged