11-03-2017, 12:19 PM
Hello Forum,
Alcohol and drugs are closely related to criminal activity:
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/alcohol/crimes/
Some perpetrators of violent crime claim alcohol as the cause, trying to evade responsibility:
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/crimi...n-defenses
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Alcohol and drugs are closely related to criminal activity:
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/alcohol/crimes/
Quote:Alcohol plays a large role in criminal activities and violence. Excessive drinking has the ability to lower inhibitions, impair a person’s judgement and increase the risk of aggressive behaviors. Because of this, alcohol-related violence and crime rates are on the rise throughout the country.https://addictionresource.com/alcohol-re...ed-crimes/
Over the past several decades, researchers have examined the relationship between alcohol, drugs and crime. Data suggests that engaging in prolonged drinking or binge drinking significantly increases your risk of committing violent offenses.
Quote:Although legal, alcohol is widely considered a drug as any other illicit substance, due to having similar, if not worse effects on the human mind and body. The fact that it is so easy to obtain, combined with its adverse negative effects on a person’s inhibition and ability to make rational decisions, makes it the number one cause for aggressive criminal offenses.Note in the second article the author [alcohol is] "number one cause for aggressive criminal offenses."
Some perpetrators of violent crime claim alcohol as the cause, trying to evade responsibility:
https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/crimi...n-defenses
Quote:Involuntary intoxication doesn't excuse criminal conduct. The law expects a person to know that drinking and taking drugs affects mental functioning and therefore holds one legally responsible for acts occurring under the influence.In regard to the "fight" and potion induced infatuation, Renard voluntarily took the potion and Juliette involuntarily (by cat scratch and kiss) got it. IMO, they are responsible for the fight and destruction of Nick's house. They both seemed to be aware that the potion/spell was affecting their inhibitions and behavior. They are fully responsible for their actions not the potion/spell.
However, a defendant may use the under the influence defense to claim mental faculties were so impaired due to drugs or alcohol that he or she should not be held accountable for actions taken. The key is specific intent, i.e., meaning to kill the victim. The defendant will argue he or she was too drunk or stoned to have formed intent. This defense is unlikely to win an acquittal but it could get the accused a lesser sentence (assault with a deadly weapon instead of assault with intent to kill).
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