76-2-306 - Voluntary intoxication.
76-2-306. Voluntary intoxication.
Voluntary intoxication shall not be a defense to a criminal charge unless such intoxicationnegates the existence of the mental state which is an element of the offense; however, ifrecklessness or criminal negligence establishes an element of an offense and the actor is unawareof the risk because of voluntary intoxication, his unawareness is immaterial in a prosecution forthat offense.
Enacted by Chapter 196, 1973 General Session