Defenses to Criminal Liability Flashcards
1
Q
Voluntary Intoxication
A
NO defense to a malice, reckless, or general intent crime.
ONLY valid for SPECIFIC intent.
2
Q
Mistake of Law
A
NO DEFENSE, even if reasonable.
3
Q
Mistake of Fact
A
Valid defense for general intent, reckless crimes, malice crimes, as long as REASONABLE.
Specific intent as long as it is honest.
