Opinion ID: 1127469
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Heading: Alcohol and Illicit Drugs

Text: Intoxication may constitute statutory mitigation. Atwood, 171 Ariz. at 650-51, 832 P.2d at 667-68. Evidence was presented that Robert and Roger consumed alcohol on the night of the crimes. See supra Robert's Mitigation. However, no evidence quantified the amount of alcohol consumed. In the presentence investigation, Roger reported that he was a regular consumer of alcohol and user of illicit drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and crack cocaine. Dr. Potts concluded that his abilities to conform his conduct to the requirements of the law are markedly diminished because of illicit substance abuse. The trial court noted there was no evidence that defendant was intoxicated at the time of the offense. Roger failed to show alcohol or illicit drugs impaired his ability to appreciate wrongfulness or conform his behavior to the requirements of the law. See Stokley, 182 Ariz. at 521, 898 P.2d at 470.