intoxication Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
Intoxication
A
intoxication by alcohol, drugs or taking other substances such as sniffing glue. To consider this defence, it has to be shown that the defendant was so intoxicated by the drink, drug or other substance that they were incapable of forming the mens rea of the offence. The defendant being found guilty or not depends on whether: * the intoxication was voluntary or involuntary, and * the offence charged is one of specific or basic intent.
2
Q
A
