Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
If I am arrested for battery on a law enforcement officer, but was too intoxicated to even remember the event in question, can I get a lesser charge? Wouldn't the crime have been unintentional? If I am unable to understand what I am doing? Can I still be held responsible? I honestly don't recall every striking the officer, nor do I remember the period of time during which this battery was supposed to have taken place. About the only thing I do remember is the actual arrest itself, which is very vague. I remember being grabbed by the throat in such a way that it was sore for 5 days after. This is all I can recall. Please advise.

Asked on 11/23/05, 7:52 pm

Valerie Masters Valerie Masters, P.A.

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Re: Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer

No, voluntary intoxication is not a defense.

Answered on 11/24/05, 2:39 pm

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