Explore 5 court opinions on Voluntary Intoxication Defense. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Unusual Behavior Alone Insufficient for Traffic Stop
Jesse Casados v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on December 22, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a defe...
Waiver of Argument Forfeits Appeal of Aggravated Battery Conviction
People v. Smart, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on October 31, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed a conviction for aggravated battery, holding that t...
Colorado Supreme Court: Miranda waiver valid before formal charges
Mohammed Douhaj v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 18, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a defen...
Voluntary Intoxication Can Negate Specific Intent for Murder After Fact
The People of the State of Colorado v. Ruben Melendez-Carrera., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 4, 2025, resulted in a remanded outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a def...
Voluntary intoxication defense not retroactive for felony murder
Ilene Barajas v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on June 30, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns whether the Colorado Supreme Court's ...