Pennsylvania § 308 - Intoxication or drugged condition.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 308 — Intoxication or drugged condition., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 308. Intoxication or drugged condition.
Neither voluntary intoxication nor voluntary drugged condition is a defense to a criminal charge, nor may evidence of such conditions be introduced to negative the element of intent of the offense, except that evidence of such intoxication or drugged condition of the defendant may be offered by the defendant whenever it is relevant to reduce murder from a higher degree to a lower degree of murder.
(Apr. 7, 1976, P.L.72, No.32, eff. imd.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 308
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 308 cover?
Section 308 ("Intoxication or drugged condition.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 308?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 308" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 308 apply to my situation?
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