2006-09-18 02:42:44 · 5 answers · asked by pebble 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Unless an addict, intoxication doesn't gain diminished responsibility at all. Some addicts do get this if they're in court on charges. A lot of variables here so hard to say.
2006-09-18 02:45:00 · answer #1 · answered by seaside_girl_03 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the intoxication and the offence.
If you were involuntarily intoxicated (this can be either as a side-effect of prescription drugs, or if someone gave you drink/drugs against your will/knowledge) then involuntary intoxication can be a defence to crimes of basic intent.
Crimes of basic intent cover things such as rape, assault and manslaughter, where no actual intention is needed, but the recklessness of being intoxicated is enough to be a defence. If you can prove to the jury that had you not been intoxicated you would have acted differently then you may be found not guilty.
2006-09-18 11:30:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are intoxicated because of mental illness - it may be seen as a mitigating circumstance for criminal behaviour. if you got intoxicated to have a good time and were simply irresponsible. Then you are likely to receive the appropriate punishment regardless.
2006-09-18 10:06:15 · answer #3 · answered by Mike10613 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you mean, can i get away with murder because i was totally pissed when i did it. then no, not in the uk you cant. only mental illness, psychological disturbance or mental handicap is counted as diminished responsibility
2006-09-18 09:45:42 · answer #4 · answered by duncan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legally none
2006-09-22 08:11:34 · answer #5 · answered by Pretorian 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋