intoxication Flashcards
1
Q
DPP v Majewski
A
Only a defence to crimes of specific intent not basic
Specific - murder, theft
Basic - invol manslaughter, s.20 OAP, ABH, Assault
2
Q
Lipman
A
LSD, snake attack, gf, manslaughter,
3
Q
R v McGhee
A
Knew dangers of medication and alcohol together
4
Q
3 invol intox situations
A
- prescribed drugs
- soporific drugs - sleepy or relaxed
- laced drinks
5
Q
R v Kingston
A
Pedo, set up, laced drink, assault, intended but wouldn’t have done sober
Intoxicated intent is still intent
6
Q
R v hardie
A
Valium! Didn’t appreciate effects
7
Q
R v Allen
A
Not knowing strength of alcohol not involuntary
8
Q
Dutch courage
A
A-G N-I v Gallagher
Drank whiskey to kill wife
9
Q
Mistake and intoxication
A
Specific intent - defence under voluntary
Basic intent - no defence under voluntary
10
Q
R v ogrady
A
Drunk, hit, hit with ash try
Manslaughter - no defence
11
Q
R v Hatton
A
Confirmed 0’grady
