Intoxication may or may not be a defense to some crimes, discuss whether or not intoxication should be a valid defense. Keep in mind mens rea. Can an intoxicated person form the state of mind necessary to meet the requirement of intent? Does it matter whether a person is voluntarily intoxicated (as opposed to having his/her drink spiked or unknowingly drinking alcohol)?

Intoxication may or may not be a defense to some crimes, discuss whether or not intoxication should be a valid defense. Keep in mind mens rea. Can an intoxicated person form the state of mind necessary to meet the requirement of intent? Does it matter whether a person is voluntarily intoxicated (as opposed to having his/her drink spiked or unknowingly drinking alcohol)?

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