Automatism

Question 1

What is automatism defined as

Answer 1

An act done by the muscles without any control by the mind

Question 2

What case would you use that would back up the definition

Answer 2

Bratty

Question 3

What 3 things must you consider for automatism

Answer 3

Involuntary act
External factor
No MR of offence

Question 4

What must the involuntary actions be/ come from

Answer 4

A total lack of awareness, not just partial

Question 5

What case supports the definition for involuntary actions

Answer 5

Attorney-Generals Reference No 2

Question 6

What must automatism be caused by

Answer 6

An external factor

Question 7

What can automatism be

Answer 7

Self induced

Question 8

When can automatism be self induced

Answer 8

When it results from the defendants actions or them failing to take an action

Question 9

Can you use automatism if you have taken medication not prescribed to you

Answer 9

Yes as long as it is not taken recklessly

Question 10

What case would you use for unprescribed medication can still be automatism

Answer 10

Hardie

Question 11

What type of crimes will automatism be used for

Answer 11

Specific intent crimes