Justia Lawyer Rating
Super Lawyers
Martindale-Hubbell
Americas Top 100
Avvo Rating
The Florida Bar
NYSBA
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Seal of the Supreme Court of the United States
The Florida Bar
New York Academy of Trial Lawyers

Intoxication

Voluntary Intoxication may not be a defense where you live. It is not a good defense in many states, having been eliminated by statute.

The use of alcohol or drugs to the extent that it merely arouses passions, diminishes perceptions, releases inhibitions, or clouds reason and judgment does not excuse the commission of a criminal act.

However, where a certain mental state is an essential element of a crime, and a person was so intoxicated that he/she was incapable of forming that mental state, the mental state would not exist and therefore the crime could not be committed.

Ask a lawyer licensed in your state about intoxication.

Involuntary Intoxication is a disfavored defense in most states and does not immunize a person from the consequences of criminal acts. But, if the involuntary intoxication creates a state similar to insanity or unconscious acts it is a defense.

Client Reviews
★★★★★
My experience with Mr. Behr and his staff was nothing short of phenomenal. I hope to not ever need representation again. But In the case I do. J would absolutely use Mr. Behr. I would also fully recommend him to anyone I know in need of representation. Jeff
★★★★★
When I travel throughout the world for business I can honestly say that I feel extremely comfortable knowing I can pick up the phone for guidance and know Mr. Behr will consistently have my back with a positive answer on the other end. I attribute my success with my business by having this honorable man on my team. Thomas
★★★★★
Mr. Behr has helped me in various cases. And each time has been more than successful than I expected! I would recommend him 100% to anyone with legal problems. Eve
★★★★★
He filed motion after motion until the judge finally dismissed my case. He even took it to another judge. The guy never stopped and let nothing stop him. He was all over the prosecutor and knew more law than the judge, it was super cool to watch the man work. He is the best lawyer in the county. Jose