LAW P1 CASES (Intoxication)

Question 1

What is the case for voluntary intoxication (specific intent)

Answer 1

• R v Lipman, the defendants intoxication can be used to show that he lacked the MR for murder, as a crime of specific intent

Question 2

What is the case for voluntary intoxication (basic intent)

Answer 2

• DPP v Majewski, the house of lords confirmed voluntary intoxication is not a defence for basic intent crimes

Question 3

What is the case for involuntary intoxication (specific intent)

Answer 3

• R v Kingston, the defnedant had the MR and therefore could not rely on a defence of involuntary intoxication

Question 4

What is the case for involuntary intoxication (basic intent)

Answer 4

• R v Hardie, if the defendant takes a drug the intoxication might be involuntary if he expected it to have the opposite effect