New York Penal Code § 15.25

Effect of intoxication upon liability
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§ 15.25 Effect of intoxication upon liability.\n  Intoxication is not, as such, a defense to a criminal charge; but in\nany prosecution for an offense, evidence of intoxication of the\ndefendant may be offered by the defendant whenever it is relevant to\nnegative an element of the crime charged.\n

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