Intoxication Flashcards
1
Q
What will make intoxication a successful defence?
A
If the Jury are satisfied that the D was unable to form the men’s tea due to an intoxicating substance.
2
Q
What is voluntary intoxication?
A
When the D voluntarily gets intoxicated, such as voluntarily drinking or taking drugs.
3
Q
What does the case of Bailey tell us?
A
Vol intox is taking medication that they know will have an adverse effect of them
4
Q
What does the case of Allen tell us?
A
Vol intox even includes drinking something you don’t know the strength of
5
Q
What is involuntary intoxication?
A
When the D becomes intoxicated through no fault of their own
6
Q
What does the case of Ross V Lord Advocate tell us?
A
Invol intox includes being spiked
