Involuntary Intoxication Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What are the two types of involuntary intoxication?
A
Laced drinks
Unexpected side effects of medication
2
Q
Kingston
A
There is a complete defence to both basic and specific intent crimes as long as D was so intoxicated that D couldn’t form the mens rea because a drunken intent is still intent.
3
Q
Side rule of Hardie
A
If D experiences unexpected side effects of medication, they have the full defence as long as they weren’t reckless in bringing about the result
4
Q
If D experiences unexpected side effects of medication, they have the full defence as long as they weren’t reckless in bringing about the result
A
Hardie
5
Q
The defence is available for both specific and basic intent as long as the D had no mens rea because drunken intent is still intent
A
Kingston
