People v. Brewer

On March 16, 1979, defendant was convicted by a jury of criminal sexual conduct in the second degree, contrary to MCL 750.520c(l)(a); MSA 28.788(3)(l)(a). Defendant was sentenced to a term of 3 to 15 years imprisonment and now appeals by right.

The determinative issue in this appeal is whether the trial court was legally correct in instructing the jury that voluntary intoxication is not a defense to the crime of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. We hold that no error was committed.

It is the general rule that voluntary intoxication does not negate an accused’s general intent which is…