Automatism 0.0 / 5 ? LawCriminal lawA2/A-levelAQA Created by: laurentheresaCreated on: 27-04-17 14:04 Define sane automatism? An act which is done by the muscles without any control by the mind. 1 of 9 Is automatism voluntary or involuntary? Involuntary and must be caused by an external factor. 2 of 9 Name the external factor which cause spasms or reflex action or some other unconscious state? Bang to head, Swarm of bees, Sneezing, Effect of medication, exceptional stress. 3 of 9 What intent is most likely to succeed with the defence of sane automatism? Specific intent. 4 of 9 Name the basic intent case? Lipman. 5 of 9 What will not suffice for sane automatism? Internal factors e.g sleepwalking. 6 of 9 Name the case for external factors? R V T (***** before robbery, stress). 7 of 9 Name the case for D's act must be involuntary? A G Ref NO 2 8 of 9 What relies on D's defence of sane automatism succeeding or failing? Specific intent or basic intent. 9 of 9
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