How does the use of alcohol or other illicit substances affect an individual's criminal responsibility?
In many jurisdictions, including West Virginia, voluntary ingestion of alcohol or drugs does not impact an individual's legal standing with regard to criminal responsibility. Actions that may be the result of an unexpected side effect of a prescribed medication could impact an individual's legal standing.
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