State v. Vervalen

Citations

• 2024 ND 124

Syllabus

Voluntary intoxication is not a defense to a criminal charge. Evidence of intoxication is admissible whenever it is relevant to negate or to establish an element of the offense charged. Attempted \intentional\ murder is a criminal offense, requiring the State to prove the accused had an intent to kill to be convicted of attempted murder. A party waives an error when the party is given the opportunity to address it and intentionally relinquishes the opportunity.