HB5271 - CRIM CD-VOLUNTARY INTOXICATION
Illinois - 103rd General Assembly
Introduced byStephanie A. Kifowit, Anthony DeLuca, Dave Vella
Last updated 5 months ago
16 Co-Sponsors
Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Provides that evidence of a defendant's voluntary intoxication is not admissible for the purpose of negating the defendant's mental state, nor shall any such argument to the trier of fact be permitted. Provides that evidence of a defendant's voluntary intoxication is admissible for any other relevant purpose. Provides that if evidence of the defendant's intoxication, either voluntary or involuntary, is admitted, the trier of fact shall be instructed that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to the crime charged.
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