It is unlawful to use voluntary drunkenness as an excuse for committing a crime.

The Law Explained

If you commit a crime in Missouri while heavily intoxicated, you cannot simply claim that the alcohol made you do it. The legal system established this statute to prevent defendants from using a bender as a get-out-of-jail-free card. You are held entirely responsible for your actions, regardless of how many drinks you had prior to the offense.