A Defense for Criminal Liability in Which the Defendant Claims

question 66

Multiple Choice

A defense for criminal liability in which the defendant claims that the taking of intoxicants rendered him or her unable toform the requisite intent tocommit a criminal act is _________ ​

• A)never accepted in court.
• B)a good defense if the intoxication was voluntary.
• C)a good defense if the intoxication was involuntary.
• D)not allowed in felony court but is sometimes allowed in misdemeanor trials.

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Definitions:

Grandiose

Characterized by exaggeration or affected grandeur; having an unrealistic sense of superiority.

Self-Esteem

The confidence and value that a person places on themselves, reflecting how they perceive and evaluate their own worth.

Unrealistically High Self-Esteem

A condition where an individual's perception of their own worth significantly exceeds the reality, often ignoring faults and failures.

Narcissism

A personality trait characterized by excessive self-interest, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.