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The Laws of New York
Consolidated Laws of New York
CHAPTER 40
Penal
PART 1
General Provisions
TITLE B
Principles of Criminal Liability
ARTICLE 15
Culpability
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SECTION 15.25
Effect of intoxication upon liability
Penal (PEN) CHAPTER 40, PART 1, TITLE B, ARTICLE 15
§ 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.