Canada Supreme Court Rules Extreme Intoxication can be a defense to Violent Crime

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The Supreme Court of Canada on Friday ruled that defendants accused of violent crimes such as homicide and sexual assault can use self-induced extreme intoxication as a defense, striking down a federal law supported by women's advocacy groups.


Full Article Here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world...d7179f139bd168

In doing so, defendants can claim their actions were involuntary as a result of taking drugs or alcohol, and, as a result, cannot be held criminally responsible for their actions. This ruling is the epitome of foolishness.



Hey Gringo Les, are you heading out to the liquor store to celebrate?

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The Supreme Court of Canada on Friday ruled that defendants accused of violent crimes such as homicide and sexual assault can use self-induced extreme intoxication as a defense, striking down a federal law supported by women's advocacy groups.


Full Article Here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world...d7179f139bd168

In doing so, defendants can claim their actions were involuntary as a result of taking drugs or alcohol, and, as a result, cannot be held criminally responsible for their actions. This ruling is the epitome of foolishness.



Hey Gringo Les, are you heading out to the liquor store to celebrate?

In your face.