N.Y. Penal Law Section 15.25
Effect of intoxication upon liability

Intoxication is not, as such, a defense to a criminal charge; but in any prosecution for an offense, evidence of intoxication of the defendant may be offered by the defendant whenever it is relevant to negative an element of the crime charged.

Source: Section 15.25 — Effect of intoxication upon liability, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/PEN/15.­25 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 22, 2024).

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