Involuntary

Cards (3)

  • Definition
    • Spiked, unexpected reaction
    • No knowledge- defence to all crimes
  • R v Hardie
    Given some tablets and then had an unexpected reaction and set fire to his flat, he had no knowledge of this and was allowed the defence.
  • R v Allen
    Drank homemade wine which has an unexpected affect on him, he then committed a sexual offence, but was not allowed this defence as getting drunk is a gradual process and he should've realised.