Minnesota § 609.3469 - VOLUNTARY INTOXICATION DEFENSE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 609.3469 — VOLUNTARY INTOXICATION DEFENSE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 609.3469. VOLUNTARY INTOXICATION DEFENSE
(a) The "knows or has reason to know" mental state requirement for violations of sections 609.342 to 609.345 involving a complainant who is mentally incapacitated, as defined in section 609.341, subdivision 7, clause (2), involves specific intent for purposes of determining the applicability of the voluntary intoxication defense described in section 609.075. This defense may be raised by a defendant if the defense is otherwise applicable under section 609.075 and related case law.
(b) Nothing in paragraph (a) may be interpreted to change the application of the defense to other crimes.
(c) Nothing in paragraph (a) is intended to change the scope or limitations of the defense or case law interpreting it beyond clarifying that the defense is available to a defendant described in paragraph (a).
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Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 609.3469
What does Minnesota Statutes § 609.3469 cover?
Section 609.3469 ("VOLUNTARY INTOXICATION DEFENSE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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