Defenses for the Accused

Question 1

Which defense is not mentioned in the criminal code but has developed through precedent/case law

Answer 1

Automatism

Question 2

What are the types of automatism

Answer 2

Insane and non-insane

Question 3

What is insane automatism

Answer 3

Automatism caused by a mental disorder

Question 4

What is non-insane automatism

Answer 4

Automatism caused by external factors

Question 5

What is automatism

Answer 5

Functioning without conscious effort/control (involuntary; negates actus reus)

Question 6

What is the result of using automatism as a defense

Answer 6

non-insane: accused is acquitted
insane: accused is not criminally responsible