Delaware § 423 - Involuntary intoxication as a defense.
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§ 423. Involuntary intoxication as a defense.
In any prosecution for an offense it is a defense that, as a result of intoxication which is not voluntary, the actor at the time of the conduct lacked substantial capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of the conduct or to perform a material element of the offense, or lacked sufficient willpower to choose whether the person would do the act or refrain from doing it.
11 Del. C. 1953, § 423; 58 Del. Laws, c. 497, § 1; 70 Del. Laws, c. 186, § 1;Frequently Asked Questions About Delaware § 423
What does Delaware Code § 423 cover?
Section 423 ("Involuntary intoxication as a defense.") is part of the Delaware Code, the codified statutory law of Delaware. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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