Automatism Flashcards
1
Q
Type of defence
A
This is a full defence so the D will be acquitted if successful in proving this defence
2
Q
Involuntary act
A
an act done by the muscles without any control by the mind (Bratty)
Control must be total destruction of voluntary control
3
Q
External factor
A
It was established in Quick the external factor of injecting himself with insulin meant he could use the defence of automatism. It must not be self-induced.
