Capacity of Intoxicated Persons

Capacity of intoxicated persons refers to the ability of individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs to make informed decisions. When intoxicated, a person's cognitive functions, like understanding, reasoning, and appreciating consequences, can be impaired. This affects their legal capacity to enter contracts, consent to medical procedures, or make significant life choices. Essentially, if someone is too intoxicated to comprehend what they are agreeing to or the implications of their decisions, their capacity to act meaningfully is called into question, potentially rendering their actions or agreements invalid.