Defences - Intoxication

Question 1

Allen

Answer 1

Voluntary intoxication includes alcohol, regardless of whether the defendant knew the strength

Question 2

Majewski

Answer 2

the mere taking of a substance shows recklessness, so voluntary intoxication will never be a defence for a crime of basic intent

Question 3

Hardie

Answer 3

Intoxication will be involuntary if the defendant does not know the risk of taking the substance, even if they took it voluntarily

Question 4

Sheehan & Moore

Answer 4

Drunken intent is still intent (voluntary)

Question 5

Kingston

Answer 5

Drunken intent is still intent (involuntary)