intoxication

Question 1

DPP v Majewski

Answer 1

if a man in his own volition takes substance with his course of conduct, this supplies the evidence of MR - sufficient enough for basic intent

Question 2

specific intent offences can or cannot raise intoxicatino defence

Answer 2

CAN

Question 3

how does involuntary intoxication come around

Answer 3

1 - d is drugged by others r v kingston
2 - taking medically prescibed drugs
3 - taking non-dangerous drugs (hardie, valium)