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Intoxication-Defence
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Mind Map on Intoxication-Defence, created by Richie.Joseph on 15/10/2014.
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Intoxication-Defence
Can be involuntary or voluntary
If Voluntary, then D not excused of consequences of actions
Must prove D did not have M.R
Involuntary Intoxication
D did not know he was taking drugs/drink
M.R not Formed
Can arise from:
Spiked drink
Prescribed Drugs
Non-dangerous drug, not recklessly
Basic & Specific Intent
Case: Majewski - States the defintion. Basic intent is intention inc. recklessness. Specific Intent is mens rea only w/ intention
Basic Intent Crimes: Inv. Manslaughter, s47,s20, Assault and Battery
Specific Intent Crimes: s18 and Murder
Case: Lipman - Voluntary intoxciation= defence for murder not inv. manslaughter
Case: AG for N.I v Gallagher - If M.R formed before intoxication, no defence due to 'Dutch Courage'
Cases
Case: Kingston- D can use involuntary intoxication, if D lacked M.R due to intoxication
Case: Allen - If D did not know strength of drink or drugs = Voluntary
Case: Hardie- Voluntary consumption of dangerous drugs = Recklessness, not for non-dangerous drugs
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