Intoxication is a defense to a criminal charge only if such condition either: (1) Negatives the existence of an element of the offense; or
(2) Is not voluntarily produced and deprives the defendant of substantial capacity either to appreciate the criminality of his conduct or to conform his conduct to the requirements of the law.

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Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 501.080

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.

Effective: January 1, 1975
History: Created 1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 18, effective January 1, 1975.