Drunkenness Is No Defence

And to use it insults all men.

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Apart from the landmark case concerning a snail in a bottle of ginger beer, one of the other clear memories from my ancient UK law degree is that 'drunkenness is no defence'. Although it gets a bit technical with voluntary intoxication (drinking more than your body weight), involuntary intoxication (having your drink spiked), and your intent, the general rule is you…