Involuntary Intoxication
/ɪnˈvɑːlənˌtɛri ɪnˌtɒksɪˈkeɪʃən/
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- (n.) A state where an individual is intoxicated without their knowledge or against their will, often used as a defense negating criminal intent.
The defendant claimed involuntary intoxication after unknowingly consuming a spiked drink.
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Involuntary intoxication is crucial in criminal law as it can negate mens rea, distinguishing it from voluntary intoxication which generally does not excuse criminal conduct.
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