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Simple English definitions for legal terms
involuntary intoxication
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A quick definition of involuntary intoxication:
Term: Involuntary Intoxication
Definition: Involuntary intoxication is when someone takes drugs or alcohol without knowing it, and it makes them do something illegal. This can be used as a defense in court if the person didn't understand what they were doing because of the drugs or alcohol they took without their knowledge.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: Involuntary intoxication is a defense to criminal liability. It means that a person committed a crime while under the influence of drugs or alcohol that they did not willingly take. This made them unable to understand the nature of their actions.
Example: If someone puts a drug in your drink without your knowledge and you commit a crime while under the influence of that drug, you may be able to use involuntary intoxication as a defense.
Explanation: In this example, the person did not willingly take the drug that caused them to commit the crime. They were not in control of their actions because they did not know they were under the influence of a drug. This defense may be used to show that the person did not have the intent to commit the crime and should not be held fully responsible for their actions.