Intoxication (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Intoxication as a defence
Intoxication as a defence
Not a defence in itself, only relevant if prevents mens rea
Voluntary intoxication definition
Voluntary intoxication definition
Knowingly and willingly taking an intoxicating substance
Involuntary intoxication definition
Involuntary intoxication definition
Unaware of consuming an intoxicating substance
Voluntary intoxication & specific intent crimes
Voluntary intoxication & specific intent crimes
Complete defence if incapable of forming mens rea
Voluntary intoxication & basic intent crimes
Voluntary intoxication & basic intent crimes
Never a defence to basic intent crimes
Principle: 'A drunken intent is still an intent'
Principle: 'A drunken intent is still an intent'
If D forms mens rea while intoxicated, can be convicted
Dutch courage doctrine (Gallagher 1963)
Dutch courage doctrine (Gallagher 1963)
Mens rea formed before intoxication means intoxication irrelevant
DPP v Beard (1920) principle
DPP v Beard (1920) principle
Must be completely incapable of forming mens rea for defence
R v Kingston (1994) principle
R v Kingston (1994) principle
Involuntary intoxication not a defence if mens rea formed
Dangerous drugs (Bailey & Hardie)
Dangerous drugs (Bailey & Hardie)
Known to cause unpredictable or aggressive behaviour