Penal Law § 15.25 · Article 15. Culpability
Effect of intoxication upon liability
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§ 15.25 Effect of intoxication upon liability.
Intoxication is not, as such, a defense to a criminal charge; but in any prosecution for an offense, evidence of intoxication of the defendant may be offered by the defendant whenever it is relevant to negative an element of the crime charged.
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