Automatism Flashcards

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1
Q

where is the burden of proof on?

A

prosecution to disprove

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2
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what must the defendant claim for automatism?
2

A

actions were involuntary AR
(unfair to punish)
Didn’t have MR for the offence

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3
Q

what sort of defence is this

A

full defence

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4
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what is the result of a full defence?

A

acquital

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5
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what case defined automatism?

A

BRATTY

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6
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What did bratty establish?

A

an action without any control of the mind

reflex

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7
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what sort of factor must it be from?

A

external factor

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8
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what case defines external factors (sneezing)

A

wooley

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9
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what case defines external factors (swarm of bees)

A

hill

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10
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what does the case of T define?

A

that PTSD can be classed as an external factor

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11
Q

when would diabetes be automatism and a case?

A

taking too much insulin
QUICK

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12
Q

What case defines involuntary action?

A

A-Gs references

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13
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what does A-Gs references say?

A

must be a total lack of awareness, not partial

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14
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what does the case of Hardy say?

A

if a drug has an opposite effect it can be classed as
automatism
OR
intoxication

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15
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What is the rule for self-induced condition and case?

A

not have a defence if it is basic intent (MR is intention or recklessness)
BAILEY

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