Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 9A.16 - Defenses.
9A.16.090 - Intoxication.

RCW 9A.16.090
Intoxication.

No act committed by a person while in a state of voluntary intoxication shall be deemed less criminal by reason of his or her condition, but whenever the actual existence of any particular mental state is a necessary element to constitute a particular species or degree of crime, the fact of his or her intoxication may be taken into consideration in determining such mental state.

[ 2011 c 336 § 355; 1975 1st ex.s. c 260 § 9A.16.090.]

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Revised Code of Washington

Title 9A - Washington Criminal Code

Chapter 9A.16 - Defenses.

9A.16.010 - Definitions.

9A.16.020 - Use of force—When lawful.

9A.16.025 - Use of force—When unjustified—Victim identity.

9A.16.030 - Homicide—When excusable.

9A.16.040 - Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by public officer, peace officer, person aiding—Good faith standard.

9A.16.046 - Justifiable homicide or use of deadly force by peace officer—Reimbursement of defendant for costs—Special verdict.