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Updated on September 10, 2024

Voluntary Intoxication Not a Defense to Reckless Homicide

State v. Claerhout, No. 115,227 (Kan. Dec. 6, 2019). Issue:  (1) Did the trial court correctly admit a past diversion agreement to demonstrate a a knowledge of the dangers of driving while intoxicated? (2) Is voluntary intoxication a …

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Category: Kansas Criminal Procedure Survey, Statutory Interpretation, Trials Tags: Claerhout, driving under the influence, involuntary manslaughter, K.S.A. 2018 Supp. 60-455(b), prior crimes admitted as evidence, prior diversion agreement, reckless driving, reckless second-degree murder, Recklessness, Voluntary intoxication

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