Twinkie defense

Definition of "Twinkie defense"
  1. A defense strategy in criminal law where the accused claims that a psychological impairment caused by intoxication, illness, or trauma prevented them from forming the intent necessary to commit a crime
How to use "Twinkie defense" in a sentence
  1. The lawyer used the Twinkie defense to argue that his client's judgement was impaired due to a sugar high.
  2. In court, the Twinkie defense was presented to suggest the defendant wasn't in the right state of mind during the incident.
  3. The judge was skeptical when the defense attorney introduced the Twinkie defense, arguing that high sugar consumption altered his client's mental state.

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