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2. What was the conviction in the case of Lipman 1970 and why?

  • Manslaughter, as the defendant was reckless and this is not covered in Intoxicatio
  • Manslaughter with the defence of intoxication, as the defendant took the LSD involuntarily
  • Murder, as the defendant had already had the MR before becoming intoxicated

3. What case outlines Voluntary/ Specific intent?

  • R v Dica
  • Sheeman & Moore (1975)
  • DPP v James
  • Lamb v Landcaster

4. What was outlined in the case of Kingston 1994?

  • Even though his coffee was drugged he still had the relevant MR
  • That he could use the defence of intoxication as he was involuntarily drugged

5. Why was there no defence of intoxication in the case of AG for Northern Ireland v Gallagher?

  • As they had already developed the MR before intoxication
  • As the defendant brought the knife to kill his wife then got drunk and killed her
  • As the defendant's crime was of basic intent
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