Issac is charged with a specific intent crime yet he claims his voluntary use of alcohol prevented him from forming the specific intent required by statute. If he is successful in his argument what is the most likely outcome?
A) an acquittal
B) a fine
C) liability only for a lesser offense requiring general intent
D) probation only

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Voluntary intoxication can sometimes serve as a defense to specific intent crimes by showing the defendant lacked the capacity to form the specific intent required by the statute. If successful, this could lead to liability for a lesser offense that only requires general intent, rather than acquittal or the imposition of a fine or probation for the specific intent crime initially charged.

Issac Is Charged with a Specific Intent Crime Yet He