Intoxication Key Cases

Question 1

R v Sheehan and Moore

Answer 1

So intoxicated no intent formed

Question 2

R v Lipman

Answer 2

Alternative basic intent offence, D may be charged with a specific and basic intent offence

Question 3

AG v Gallagher

Answer 3

Drunk intent is still intent sufficient for mens rea

Question 4

DPP v Majewski

Answer 4

Intoxication is a reckless course of conduct

Question 5

R v Allen

Answer 5

D must be inward of the nature of what they are doing in order for it to be involuntary. Lack of knowledge of strength is immaterial

Question 6

R v Kingston

Answer 6

No legal principle allows a defence, based on involuntary intoxication where the D is found to have the necessary mens rea