State v. Gover

We consider in this case whether voluntary intoxication can be a defense to an indictment charging robbery with a deadly weapon.

November 12, 1970 began for Walter F. (Buddy) Gover when he awoke at 6:00 a.m. feeling the ill effects of the previous night’s drinking bout. As a remedy for his hangover, he chose a shot of whiskey from a bottle left from his prior evening’s activities. Throughout that day he continued to pursue this remedy by electing to sustain himself with numerous beers, a large amount of whiskey, and eight “bennies”, 1 rather than eating anything more substantial. Several of…