Intoxication (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What is the fundamental principle about intoxication as a defense?
What is the fundamental principle about intoxication as a defense?
It is not a defense in itself
What is voluntary intoxication?
What is voluntary intoxication?
Knowingly taking a substance aware it can intoxicate
What are 'dangerous drugs' according to Bailey and Hardie?
What are 'dangerous drugs' according to Bailey and Hardie?
Substances causing unpredictable/aggressive behavior
Can voluntary intoxication be a defense to crimes of basic intent?
Can voluntary intoxication be a defense to crimes of basic intent?
No, never
When can voluntary intoxication be a defense to specific intent crimes?
When can voluntary intoxication be a defense to specific intent crimes?
If incapable of forming the mens rea
Which is an example of involuntary intoxication?
Which is an example of involuntary intoxication?
Having one's drink spiked with drugs
What did R v Kingston (1994) establish about involuntary intoxication?
What did R v Kingston (1994) establish about involuntary intoxication?
No defense if mens rea still formed
What is the 'Dutch courage' rule from Gallagher (1963)?
What is the 'Dutch courage' rule from Gallagher (1963)?
Mens rea formed before intoxication = no defense
What principle was established in Sheehan and Moore (1975)?
What principle was established in Sheehan and Moore (1975)?
A drunken intent is still an intent
What requirement did DPP v Beard (1920) establish for the defense?
What requirement did DPP v Beard (1920) establish for the defense?
Must be completely incapable of forming mens rea