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KSA 021-052-0005 – Intoxication | Kansas Law

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KSA 021-052-0005 – Intoxication

Kansas Statutes Annotated § KSA 021-052-0005

Statute Summary

21-5205.Intoxication.(a) The fact that a person charged with a crime was in an intoxicated condition at the time the alleged crime was committed is a defense only if such condition was involuntarily produced and rendered such person substantially incapable of knowing or understanding the wrongfulness of such person's conduct and of conforming such person's conduct to the requirements of law. (b) An act committed while in a state of voluntary intoxication is not less criminal by reason thereof,

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In simple terms: Learn about Kansas's Intoxication law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.