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voluntary intoxication instruction in Maryland

6 Maryland opinions name it 2 courts 1986–2012 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Maryland courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (12)

CaseFollowedCited
People v. Lodengreen
illappct · 1975 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2012
2 sentences

2012Finally, in People v. Loden, 27 Ill.App.3d 761 , 327 N.E.2d 58, 61 (1975), also cited by Petitioner, the defendant argued that the intoxication instruction should not have been given because “he was not offering intoxication as a defense.” Thus, the appellate court was tasked with determining whether the trial court, by giving the instruction, had prejudiced the defendant’s other trial strategies, a situation clearly different from this case.

2012Finally, in People v. Loden, 27 Ill.App.3d 761 , 327 N.E.2d 58, 61 (1975), also cited by Petitioner, the defendant argued that the intoxication instruction should not have been given because “he was not offering intoxication as a defense.” Thus, the appellate court was tasked with determining whether the trial court, by giving the instruction, had prejudiced the defendant’s other trial strategies, a situation clearly different from this case.

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State v. Govergreen
md · 1973 · cited in 2 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2001–2010
2 sentences

2010See Lewis, 79 Md.App. at 8 , 555 A.2d 509 (holding that trial court did not err in not giving a voluntary intoxication instruction); Mock v. State, 2 Md.App. 771, 775 , 237 A.2d 811 (1968) (upholding trial court’s decision not to give a voluntary intoxication instruction); see also State v. Gover, 267 Md. at 608 , 298 A.2d 378 (affirming this Court’s decision to remand for a new trial where, in a court trial, the court did not consider whether defendant’s voluntary intoxication negated the mens rea necessary to support the conviction).

2010See Lewis, 79 Md.App. at 8 , 555 A.2d 509 (holding that trial court did not err in not giving a voluntary intoxication instruction); Mock v. State, 2 Md.App. 771, 775 , 237 A.2d 811 (1968) (upholding trial court’s decision not to give a voluntary intoxication instruction); see also State v. Gover, 267 Md. at 608 , 298 A.2d 378 (affirming this Court’s decision to remand for a new trial where, in a court trial, the court did not consider whether defendant’s voluntary intoxication negated the mens rea necessary to support the conviction).

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Smith v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 2010 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Accordingly, the voluntary intoxication instruction was not generated by the evidence in this case.” Id. at 532, 10 A.3d at 820 (citations and quotation marks omitted).

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Lewis v. Stategreen
mdctspecapp · 1989 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Lewis, 79 Md.App. at 8 , 555 A.2d 509 (holding that trial court did not err in not giving a voluntary intoxication instruction); Mock v. State, 2 Md.App. 771, 775 , 237 A.2d 811 (1968) (upholding trial court’s decision not to give a voluntary intoxication instruction); see also State v. Gover, 267 Md. at 608 , 298 A.2d 378 (affirming this Court’s decision to remand for a new trial where, in a court trial, the court did not consider whether defendant’s voluntary intoxication negated the mens rea necessary to support the conviction).

2010See Lewis, 79 Md.App. at 8 , 555 A.2d 509 (holding that trial court did not err in not giving a voluntary intoxication instruction); Mock v. State, 2 Md.App. 771, 775 , 237 A.2d 811 (1968) (upholding trial court’s decision not to give a voluntary intoxication instruction); see also State v. Gover, 267 Md. at 608 , 298 A.2d 378 (affirming this Court’s decision to remand for a new trial where, in a court trial, the court did not consider whether defendant’s voluntary intoxication negated the mens rea necessary to support the conviction).

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Montana v. Egelhoffgreen
scotus · 1996 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See Montana v. Egelhoff, 518 U.S. at 51 , 116 S.Ct. 2013 .

2010See Montana v. Egelhoff, 518 U.S. at 51 , 116 S.Ct. 2013 .

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State v. Johnsongreen
mo · 2006 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See People v. Loden, 27 Ill.App.3d 761 , 327 N.E.2d 58, 61 (1975) (concluding court did not err in giving intoxication instruction over defense objection because some evidence of defendant’s intoxication had been introduced in an exculpatory manner); State v. Jenkins, 412 N.W.2d 174, 177 (Iowa 1987) (concluding that, where there was evidence defendant was intoxicated, trial court did not err in giving intoxication instruction, as well as insanity defense instruction, over defense objection); Lawrence v. State, 3 So.3d 754, 758-59 (Miss.Ct.App.2008) (holding, in a case where there was evidence

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Lawrence v. Stategreen
missctapp · 2008 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See People v. Loden, 27 Ill.App.3d 761 , 327 N.E.2d 58, 61 (1975) (concluding court did not err in giving intoxication instruction over defense objection because some evidence of defendant’s intoxication had been introduced in an exculpatory manner); State v. Jenkins, 412 N.W.2d 174, 177 (Iowa 1987) (concluding that, where there was evidence defendant was intoxicated, trial court did not err in giving intoxication instruction, as well as insanity defense instruction, over defense objection); Lawrence v. State, 3 So.3d 754, 758-59 (Miss.Ct.App.2008) (holding, in a case where there was evidence

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State v. Lambgreen
neb · 1983 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
2 sentences

2010See People v. Loden, 27 Ill.App.3d 761 , 327 N.E.2d 58, 61 (1975) (concluding court did not err in giving intoxication instruction over defense objection because some evidence of defendant’s intoxication had been introduced in an exculpatory manner); State v. Jenkins, 412 N.W.2d 174, 177 (Iowa 1987) (concluding that, where there was evidence defendant was intoxicated, trial court did not err in giving intoxication instruction, as well as insanity defense instruction, over defense objection); Lawrence v. State, 3 So.3d 754, 758-59 (Miss.Ct.App.2008) (holding, in a case where there was evidence

2010See People v. Loden, 27 Ill.App.3d 761 , 327 N.E.2d 58, 61 (1975) (concluding court did not err in giving intoxication instruction over defense objection because some evidence of defendant’s intoxication had been introduced in an exculpatory manner); State v. Jenkins, 412 N.W.2d 174, 177 (Iowa 1987) (concluding that, where there was evidence defendant was intoxicated, trial court did not err in giving intoxication instruction, as well as insanity defense instruction, over defense objection); Lawrence v. State, 3 So.3d 754, 758-59 (Miss.Ct.App.2008) (holding, in a case where there was evidence

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Dunlop v. Stategreen
ind · 2000 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See People v. Loden, 27 Ill.App.3d 761 , 327 N.E.2d 58, 61 (1975) (concluding court did not err in giving intoxication instruction over defense objection because some evidence of defendant’s intoxication had been introduced in an exculpatory manner); State v. Jenkins, 412 N.W.2d 174, 177 (Iowa 1987) (concluding that, where there was evidence defendant was intoxicated, trial court did not err in giving intoxication instruction, as well as insanity defense instruction, over defense objection); Lawrence v. State, 3 So.3d 754, 758-59 (Miss.Ct.App.2008) (holding, in a case where there was evidence

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State v. Jenkinsgreen
iowa · 1987 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
1 sentence

2010See People v. Loden, 27 Ill.App.3d 761 , 327 N.E.2d 58, 61 (1975) (concluding court did not err in giving intoxication instruction over defense objection because some evidence of defendant’s intoxication had been introduced in an exculpatory manner); State v. Jenkins, 412 N.W.2d 174, 177 (Iowa 1987) (concluding that, where there was evidence defendant was intoxicated, trial court did not err in giving intoxication instruction, as well as insanity defense instruction, over defense objection); Lawrence v. State, 3 So.3d 754, 758-59 (Miss.Ct.App.2008) (holding, in a case where there was evidence

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Avey v. Stategreen
md · 1968 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
2 sentences

2001See Avey v. State, 249 Md. 385 , 240 A.2d 107 (1968); State v. Cover, 267 Md. 602 , 298 A.2d 378 (1973).

2001See Avey v. State, 249 Md. 385 , 240 A.2d 107 (1968); State v. Cover, 267 Md. 602 , 298 A.2d 378 (1973).

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Hunt v. Smithgreen
mdd · 1994 · cited in 1 Maryland opinions naming this issue, 1996–1996
2 sentences

1996The decision on how best to present a defense is a tactical one. 14 See Hunt v. Smith, 856 F.Supp. 251, 257 (D.Md.1994), aff'd sub nom., Hunt v. Nuth, 57 F.3d 1327 (4th Cir.1995), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 116 S.Ct. 724 , 133 L.Ed.2d 676 (1996).

1996The decision on how best to present a defense is a tactical one. [14] See Hunt v. Smith, 856 F.Supp. 251, 257 (D.Md.1994), aff'd sub nom., Hunt v. Nuth, 57 F.3d 1327 (4th Cir. 1995), cert. denied, ___ U.S.___, 116 S.Ct. 724 , 133 L.Ed.2d 676 (1996).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Mock v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1968
2 sentences

2010See Lewis, 79 Md.App. at 8 , 555 A.2d 509 (holding that trial court did not err in not giving a voluntary intoxication instruction); Mock v. State, 2 Md.App. 771, 775 , 237 A.2d 811 (1968) (upholding trial court’s decision not to give a voluntary intoxication instruction); see also State v. Gover, 267 Md. at 608 , 298 A.2d 378 (affirming this Court’s decision to remand for a new trial where, in a court trial, the court did not consider whether defendant’s voluntary intoxication negated the mens rea necessary to support the conviction).

2010See Lewis, 79 Md.App. at 8 , 555 A.2d 509 (holding that trial court did not err in not giving a voluntary intoxication instruction); Mock v. State, 2 Md.App. 771, 775 , 237 A.2d 811 (1968) (upholding trial court’s decision not to give a voluntary intoxication instruction); see also State v. Gover, 267 Md. at 608 , 298 A.2d 378 (affirming this Court’s decision to remand for a new trial where, in a court trial, the court did not consider whether defendant’s voluntary intoxication negated the mens rea necessary to support the conviction).

12010–2010
Prentice v. Schindler Elevator Corp. neutral
miss · 2009
1 sentence

2010See People v. Loden, 27 Ill.App.3d 761 , 327 N.E.2d 58, 61 (1975) (concluding court did not err in giving intoxication instruction over defense objection because some evidence of defendant’s intoxication had been introduced in an exculpatory manner); State v. Jenkins, 412 N.W.2d 174, 177 (Iowa 1987) (concluding that, where there was evidence defendant was intoxicated, trial court did not err in giving intoxication instruction, as well as insanity defense instruction, over defense objection); Lawrence v. State, 3 So.3d 754, 758-59 (Miss.Ct.App.2008) (holding, in a case where there was evidence

12010–2010
Wieland v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1994
2 sentences

2010It is well settled law in Maryland that “[vjoluntary intoxication, although it will never be allowed to negate a general criminal intent, may, if sufficient, be found to have eroded a specific *526 intent.” Wieland v. State, 101 Md.App. 1, 32 , 643 A.2d 446 (1994).

2010It is well settled law in Maryland that “[vjoluntary intoxication, although it will never be allowed to negate a general criminal intent, may, if sufficient, be found to have eroded a specific *526 intent.” Wieland v. State, 101 Md.App. 1, 32 , 643 A.2d 446 (1994).

12010–2010
Evans v. State green
mdctspecapp · 1975
2 sentences

2010The trial court in this case observed that Hardaway concerned a constitutional right, and that defense counsel was comparing “apples and hand grenades.” The State responded that Evans v. State, 28 Md.App. 640, 722 , 349 A.2d 300 (1975), supported its position that the voluntary intoxication instruction could be given over defense objection.

2010The trial court in this case observed that Hardaway concerned a constitutional right, and that defense counsel was comparing “apples and hand grenades.” The State responded that Evans v. State, 28 Md.App. 640, 722 , 349 A.2d 300 (1975), supported its position that the voluntary intoxication instruction could be given over defense objection.

12010–2010
Koffley v. Koffley green
md · 2005
1 sentence

2005Cantine v. State, 160 Md.App. 391, 411 , 864 A.2d 226 (2004) (holding that a renunciation instruction for the crime of conspiracy was not warranted when “although the record provide[d] sparse evidence of [appellant’s] involvement in the conspiracy ... there [was] no evidence of an affirmative withdrawal from the conspiracy”), cert. denied, 386 Md. 181 , 872 A.2d 46 (2005); Sutton v. State, 139 Md.App. 412, 428-29 , 776 A.2d 47 (2001) (holding that a voluntary intoxication instruction was not warranted when “no evidence was established at trial of any impairment of [appellant’s] ability to form

12005–2005
Benson v. State green
md · 2005
1 sentence

2005Cantine v. State, 160 Md.App. 391, 411 , 864 A.2d 226 (2004) (holding that a renunciation instruction for the crime of conspiracy was not warranted when “although the record provide[d] sparse evidence of [appellant’s] involvement in the conspiracy ... there [was] no evidence of an affirmative withdrawal from the conspiracy”), cert. denied, 386 Md. 181 , 872 A.2d 46 (2005); Sutton v. State, 139 Md.App. 412, 428-29 , 776 A.2d 47 (2001) (holding that a voluntary intoxication instruction was not warranted when “no evidence was established at trial of any impairment of [appellant’s] ability to form

12005–2005
Cantine v. State green
mdctspecapp · 2004
2 sentences

2005Cantine v. State, 160 Md.App. 391, 411 , 864 A.2d 226 (2004) (holding that a renunciation instruction for the crime of conspiracy was not warranted when “although the record provide[d] sparse evidence of [appellant’s] involvement in the conspiracy ... there [was] no evidence of an affirmative withdrawal from the conspiracy”), cert. denied, 386 Md. 181 , 872 A.2d 46 (2005); Sutton v. State, 139 Md.App. 412, 428-29 , 776 A.2d 47 (2001) (holding that a voluntary intoxication instruction was not warranted when “no evidence was established at trial of any impairment of [appellant’s] ability to form

2005Cantine v. State, 160 Md.App. 391, 411 , 864 A.2d 226 (2004) (holding that a renunciation instruction for the crime of conspiracy was not warranted when “although the record provide[d] sparse evidence of [appellant’s] involvement in the conspiracy ... there [was] no evidence of an affirmative withdrawal from the conspiracy”), cert. denied, 386 Md. 181 , 872 A.2d 46 (2005); Sutton v. State, 139 Md.App. 412, 428-29 , 776 A.2d 47 (2001) (holding that a voluntary intoxication instruction was not warranted when “no evidence was established at trial of any impairment of [appellant’s] ability to form

12005–2005
Sutton v. State green
mdctspecapp · 2001
2 sentences

2005Cantine v. State, 160 Md.App. 391, 411 , 864 A.2d 226 (2004) (holding that a renunciation instruction for the crime of conspiracy was not warranted when “although the record provide[d] sparse evidence of [appellant’s] involvement in the conspiracy ... there [was] no evidence of an affirmative withdrawal from the conspiracy”), cert. denied, 386 Md. 181 , 872 A.2d 46 (2005); Sutton v. State, 139 Md.App. 412, 428-29 , 776 A.2d 47 (2001) (holding that a voluntary intoxication instruction was not warranted when “no evidence was established at trial of any impairment of [appellant’s] ability to form

2005Cantine v. State, 160 Md.App. 391, 411 , 864 A.2d 226 (2004) (holding that a renunciation instruction for the crime of conspiracy was not warranted when “although the record provide[d] sparse evidence of [appellant’s] involvement in the conspiracy ... there [was] no evidence of an affirmative withdrawal from the conspiracy”), cert. denied, 386 Md. 181 , 872 A.2d 46 (2005); Sutton v. State, 139 Md.App. 412, 428-29 , 776 A.2d 47 (2001) (holding that a voluntary intoxication instruction was not warranted when “no evidence was established at trial of any impairment of [appellant’s] ability to form

12005–2005
Hunt v. Nuth green
ca4 · 1995
2 sentences

1996The decision on how best to present a defense is a tactical one. 14 See Hunt v. Smith, 856 F.Supp. 251, 257 (D.Md.1994), aff'd sub nom., Hunt v. Nuth, 57 F.3d 1327 (4th Cir.1995), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 116 S.Ct. 724 , 133 L.Ed.2d 676 (1996).

1996The decision on how best to present a defense is a tactical one. [14] See Hunt v. Smith, 856 F.Supp. 251, 257 (D.Md.1994), aff'd sub nom., Hunt v. Nuth, 57 F.3d 1327 (4th Cir. 1995), cert. denied, ___ U.S.___, 116 S.Ct. 724 , 133 L.Ed.2d 676 (1996).

11996–1996
Myers v. Massachusetts Trial Court green
scotus · 1996
2 sentences

1996The decision on how best to present a defense is a tactical one. 14 See Hunt v. Smith, 856 F.Supp. 251, 257 (D.Md.1994), aff'd sub nom., Hunt v. Nuth, 57 F.3d 1327 (4th Cir.1995), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 116 S.Ct. 724 , 133 L.Ed.2d 676 (1996).

1996The decision on how best to present a defense is a tactical one. [14] See Hunt v. Smith, 856 F.Supp. 251, 257 (D.Md.1994), aff'd sub nom., Hunt v. Nuth, 57 F.3d 1327 (4th Cir. 1995), cert. denied, ___ U.S.___, 116 S.Ct. 724 , 133 L.Ed.2d 676 (1996).

11996–1996
Wojnicz v. Stegall green
scotus · 1996
2 sentences

1996The decision on how best to present a defense is a tactical one. 14 See Hunt v. Smith, 856 F.Supp. 251, 257 (D.Md.1994), aff'd sub nom., Hunt v. Nuth, 57 F.3d 1327 (4th Cir.1995), cert. denied, — U.S.-, 116 S.Ct. 724 , 133 L.Ed.2d 676 (1996).

1996The decision on how best to present a defense is a tactical one. [14] See Hunt v. Smith, 856 F.Supp. 251, 257 (D.Md.1994), aff'd sub nom., Hunt v. Nuth, 57 F.3d 1327 (4th Cir. 1995), cert. denied, ___ U.S.___, 116 S.Ct. 724 , 133 L.Ed.2d 676 (1996).

11996–1996
Lynn v. Magness green
md · 1948
2 sentences

1986In contracts, for example, we have said that "[i]f a man is so intoxicated that he is substantially non compos mentis his contract will be held invalid...." Lynn v. Magness, 191 Md. 674, 682 , 62 A.2d 604 (1948).

1986In contracts, for example, we have said that "[i]f a man is so intoxicated that he is substantially non compos mentis his contract will be held invalid...." Lynn v. Magness, 191 Md. 674, 682 , 62 A.2d 604 (1948).

11986–1986

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