When can involuntary intoxication be used as a defence? + case for involuntary intoxication
Any offence, complete acquittal
When can voluntary intoxication be used as a defence? + case for voluntary intoxication
Specific intent, so s.18 GBH and murder only (R v Allen) (Lipman). Otherwise, it makes no difference as the defence just reduces specific intent to basic intent
Dutch courage definition + case
Drinking with intent to commit a crime (Gallagher). Cannot invoke defenses as mens rea was formed before becoming intoxicated.
Leading case for intoxication
DPP v Majewski