Automatism Flashcards
1
Q
What does ATTORNEY GENERALS REFERENCE state?
A
D must have no voluntary control over his actions e.g. D suffers a spasm
2
Q
Ds atuomatic state must be caused by what?
A
an external factor such as: a blow to the head, or an attack by a swarm of bees
3
Q
Where the external factor causing the automatic state is alcohol or drugs, what will apply instead?
A
the defence of (voluntary) intoxication will apply.
4
Q
What is self-induced automatism?
A
where D knows his conduct is likely to bring about an automatic state.
5
Q
What does BAILEY state about self-induced automatism?
A
if D has been reckless in getting into an automatic state, self-induced automatism cannot be a defense.
