Involunatry Intoxication Flashcards
1
Q
R v Kingston
A
Defines legal intoxication as the position of when D is in a state of automatism so can’t form the necessary MR
2
Q
R v Heard
A
Drunk intent is still intent
3
Q
R v Bailey
A
Involuntary intoxication can be caused by prescription drugs, provided D has not been reckless taking them
4
Q
R v Kingston
A
Involuntary intoxication can be a defence where sleeping tablets or non-dangerous drugs are taken without Ds knowledge provided it results in D being unable to form the MR
5
Q
R v Allen
A
Lack of knowledge regarding strength of substance isn’t involunatry
6
Q
R v Hasan
A
Involuntary intoxication can occur due to duress
