DPP v Majewski
DPP v Majewski [1976] UKHL 2 is a leading English criminal law case, establishing that voluntary intoxication such as by drugs or alcohol is no defence to crimes requiring only basic intent. The mens rea requirement is satisfied by the reckless behaviour of intoxicating oneself.
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DPP v Majewski
DPP v Majewski [1976] UKHL 2 is a leading English criminal law case, establishing that voluntary intoxication such as by drugs or alcohol is no defence to crimes requiring only basic intent. The mens rea requirement is satisfied by the reckless behaviour of intoxicating oneself.
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DPP v Majewski [1976] UKHL 2 i ...... viour of intoxicating oneself.
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[1976] UKHL 2; [1977] AC 443; ...... 1976] Crim LR 374; 120 SJ 299
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1976-04-13
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R v Majewski
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Voluntary intoxication
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crime of basic intent
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DPP v Majewski [1976] UKHL 2 i ...... viour of intoxicating oneself.
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