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HB 1517 Involuntary intoxication offense; notice by defendant to State of intention to present evidence.

Introduced by: Lynwood W. Lewis, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Notice of intent to use involuntary intoxication offense. Provides that in any case in which a person charged with a felony intends (i) to put in issue his involuntary intoxication at the time of the offense charged and (ii) to present testimony of an expert to support his claim on this issue at his trial, he or his counsel shall give notice in writing to the attorney for the Commonwealth, at least 60 days prior to his trial, of his intention to present such evidence. The bill also provides for the court to appoint an expert for the Commonwealth.


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