Definitions
Voluntary intoxication
What is the defendant did not understand the nature of his or her actions or know what he or she was doing (or an acceptable variation)
Legal BAC limit for driving
Janice had eight drinks and committed a crime 20 minutes later.
What is voluntary
Did the defense in People v. Grayer work?
What is no
Involuntary intoxication
What is prevented the defendant from understanding the nature of his or her actions or differentiating between right and wrong (or an acceptable variation)
Blood Alcohol Content
Shania left her drink unattended and someone slipped a roofie in.
What is Involuntary
Was People v. Grayer an example of voluntary or involuntary intoxication?
What is Voluntary Intoxication
Caran was prescribed medication by a doctor, but was prescribed a dose that was too large and intoxicated her.
What is involuntary
Angelica was at a party and took drugs offered to her.
What is voluntary