The principle is that anyone who voluntarily consumes a narcotic
or intoxicating substance, with full awareness of its nature, is
responsible for the crimes committed under its influence. The law
applies based on complete awareness, implying the presence of
criminal intent in offenses of a general nature.
However, there are certain crimes in which the law requires
criminal intent on the part of the accused. In such cases, it is
necessary to establish that the criminal intent was indeed present
in the actions of the accused, and the court must provide evidence
of its existence in its judgment.
Herein we refer to one of the cases where the accused, under the
influence of alcohol, committed murder. The public prosecutor
brought him to criminal trial and sought punishment for intentional
homicide.
