What Type of Intoxication Defense Never Provides a Complete Defense

question 90

Multiple Choice

What type of intoxication defense never provides a complete defense but may negate the mens rea component for an offense requiring specific intent in some states by reducing the degree of the crime charged?

• A) involuntary intoxication
• B) duress intoxication
• C) voluntary intoxication
• D) complicit intoxication

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Definitions:

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Non-Zero Formal Charges

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