Voluntary Intoxication Flashcards
1
Q
R v Kingston
A
Defines legal intoxication as the position where D is in a state of automatism and can’t form the necessary MR
2
Q
R v Heard
A
Drunk intent is still intent
3
Q
R v Lipman
A
Voluntary intoxication is only a defence to certain crimes dependant in whether they are crimes of basic or specific intent
4
Q
DPP v Majewski
A
States voluntary intoxication isn’t a defence to basic intent offences.
Majewski assaulted his cictims after taking a mixture of drugs and alcohol
5
Q
Gallagher v AG for Northern Ireland
A
Drinking for Dutch courage won’t provide a defence because the MR is still formed before you continue to drink alcohol
