Intoxication Flashcards
1
Q
Leading case for Intoxication?
A
R v Kingston-“A drunken intent still an intent
1
Q
What is Intoxication?
A
Where D through the effects of drink or drug did not form mens rea for offence charged merely lost his inhibitions and done things he wouldn’t do when sober
2
Q
What are the two stages derived from DPP v Majewski?
A
1) Intoxication voluntary or Involuntary
2)Offence basic or specific
3
Q
What is Basic offence?
A
Basic intention is with recklessness
4
Q
What is Specific Offence?
A
Must require proof of intention only or dishonestly including
murder,GBH,S18,Theft,Robbery if he was found guilty he would be charged of a lesser offence such as Manslaughter instead of Murder
