automatism

• What is the definition of automatism in legal terms?

  An external factor causes a complete loss of control.
• When is automatism a defense to specific intent crimes?

  When the loss of control is self-induced and the defendant foresees the risk of losing control.
• Is automatism a defense to basic intent crimes?

  No, it is not a defense to basic intent crimes.
• What case is associated with out-of-date diabetes insulin in relation to automatism?

  Quick
• In which cases could the defense of automatism not be used?

  Hennessy, Sullivan, Burgess, and Kemp
• What must be demonstrated in Broome v Perkins regarding automatism?

  There must be a total loss of control
• In which type of crimes is self-induced automatism a defense?

  Specific intent crimes