Voluntary drunkenness or voluntary intoxication with drugs or narcotic, stimulant or depressant substances, or any similar substances shall not be grounds for criminal nonliability; however, whenever the actual existence of any particular purpose, motive or intent is an essential element to constitute a particular species or degree of crime, the judge may take into consideration the fact that the accused was drunk or intoxicated at the time of deciding the purpose, motive or intent with which the crime was committed.\nHistory —June 18, 2004, No. 149, § 41, eff. May 1, 2005.
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