Intoxication Flashcards
What is the defence of intoxication based upon?
The defendants failure to form the Mens Rea
What is voluntary intoxication?
Making the choice to drink or take drugs
What is involuntary manslaughter?
Being spiked or injected
Prescription drugs having an unusual effect
What are the examples of specific intent crimes?
Murder
Theft
Robbery
Burglary
S18 OAPA 1861
What are the examples of basic intent crimes?
Manslaughter
Assault
Battery
Assault occasioning ABH
Malicious wounding or inflicting GBH s20 OAPA 1861
Rape
What is a basic intent crime?
Where recklessness is sufficient for the MR
What is a specific intent crime?
Where recklessness is not sufficient for the MR - had to have full intention to commit the crime