Arkansas § 5-2-207 - Intoxication.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-2-207 — Intoxication., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-2-207. Intoxication.
Intoxication that is not self-induced intoxication is an affirmative defense to a prosecution if at the time a person engages in the conduct charged to constitute the offense the person lacks capacity to: Conform his or her conduct to the requirements of the law; or Appreciate the criminality of his or her conduct. As used in this section: “Intoxication” means a disturbance of a mental or physical capacity resulting from the introduction of alcohol, a drug, or another substance into the body; and “Self-induced intoxication” means intoxication caused by a substance that the actor knowingly introduces into his or her body and the actor knows or ought to know the tendency of the substance to cause intoxication.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 5-2-207
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 5-2-207 cover?
Section 5-2-207 ("Intoxication.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Arkansas § 5-2-207?
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Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 5-2-207 apply to my situation?
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