Topic 11 - Intoxication

Question 1

Define mens rea and actus reus of intoxication

Answer 1

Mens rea

• Ability to form intent
• Knowledge, belief
• Recklessness

Actus Reus
- Voluntariness of conduct

Question 2

Define specific intent

Answer 2

Must prove that act committed to achieve particular consequence or purpose in addition to intending the physical acts which constitute the foundation of the offence

Question 3

Define basic intent

Answer 3

No need to prove that act done to achieve a particular purpose. Just need to prove physical acts which constitute offence.