Alaska Statutes (Last Updated: January 11, 2017) |
Title 11. CRIMINAL LAW. |
Chapter 11.81. GENERAL PROVISIONS. |
Article 11.81.06. GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF CRIMINAL LIABILITY. |
Section 11.81.630. Intoxication as a defense.
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Voluntary intoxication is not a defense to a prosecution for an offense, but evidence that the defendant was intoxicated may be offered whenever it is relevant to negate an element of the offense that requires that the defendant intentionally cause a result.
Authorities
11.70.010;11.46.990;47.37.250
Notes
References
AS 11.70.010 - 11.70.030l Intent to defraud; use of evidence by person on charge of perjury; intoxication as defense. [Repealed, Sec. 21 ch 166 SLA 1978. For current law, see AS 11.46.990(11), AS
AS 47.37.250 Effect of chapter on other laws.
History
(Sec. 10 ch 166 SLA 1978)
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