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What if the perpetrator was drunk during the time of the assault? Is he/she still responsible?

April 26, 2017assault drunk perpetrator responsible time

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What if the perpetrator was drunk during the time of the assault? Is he/she still responsible?

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Yes. Under Minnesota State Law a perpetrator of sexual violence is still responsible, despite being under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The University also follows this law, and just as with other disciplinary cases, does not consider drugs or alcohol an excuse for unacceptable behavior.