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Intoxication (Basic Intent (Are crimes where no intention is required and…
Intoxication
Basic Intent
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Examples of crimes of basic intent:
- Manslaughter
- S.20
- S.47
- Assault & Battery
Specific Intent
A crime is one of specific intent if intention has to be proven, if the Mens Rea has to be proven.
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Examples of crimes of Specific Intent:
Voluntary Intoxication
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Voluntary Intoxication is defined as knowingly and willingly consume alcohol or drugs and becoming intoxicated.
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Drunken Mistake
If a D is mistaken about a situation as a result of intoxication NO defence will be available - whether the offence is one of specific or basic intent. (Hattan)
Involuntary Intoxication
Defined as Involuntarily consuming alcohol and drugs unknowingly and unwillingly or having an adverse reaction to medication.
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