Intoxication Flashcards

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1
Q

When does intoxication work as a defence?

A

When it negates the D’s mens rea

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What must we decide in order to determine if intoxication can be used as a defence?

A
  1. Was the intoxication voluntary or involuntary?
  2. Is the offence D is charged with a basic or specific
    intent offence?
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