Chapter
Criminal Responsibility with Regard to Mental Health and Intoxication
40:02 - 43:51 (03:49)
If a mental disease or defect renders a person unable to distinguish right from wrong, they are exempt from criminal responsibility. Intoxication cannot be used as an excuse for lacking the intent or knowledge needed for a specific crime.
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In this episode, the concept of involuntary intoxication and its effect on criminal responsibility is explained under the law, referencing the relevant laws, LARS 1414 and 1415.
40:02 - 41:38 (01:36)
Summary
In this episode, the concept of involuntary intoxication and its effect on criminal responsibility is explained under the law, referencing the relevant laws, LARS 1414 and 1415. The host argues that the offender is not exempt if the production of the intoxicated or drug condition was voluntary.
ChapterCriminal Responsibility with Regard to Mental Health and Intoxication
EpisodeMr. Nice Guy part 3
PodcastReal Life Real Crime
The podcast discusses whether or not intoxication can be used as a legal defense when a specific intent or knowledge is required for a crime.
41:38 - 43:51 (02:13)
Summary
The podcast discusses whether or not intoxication can be used as a legal defense when a specific intent or knowledge is required for a crime. The issue raised is whether or not intoxication can be so great as to negate the necessary intent or knowledge in a given crime.