Involuntary Intoxication Flashcards
1
Q
Hardie
A
D took Valium which gave him unexpected symptoms and so it was held where D takes medication which has unexpected side effects side effects, the defence can be used
2
Q
Kingston
A
Held “a drugged intent is still intent”
Defence of invol intox is available as a defence to crimes of basic and specific intent only if D was so intoxicated they couldn’t form mens rea
3
Q
Dutch courage rule
A
Gallagher held no defence as intention formed before started drinking
4
Q
Intoxicated mistakes
A
No defence unless they would have made the same mistake even if they were sober
