A drunken intent direction was not necessary in all cases where drunkenness affected the defendant’s state of mind in acts leading to a murder. A drunken intent remained an intent, and the judge should take care to avoid confusing the jury. Specific evidence was required of drunkenness to the point that intent was not to be inferred.
Citations:
Times 05-May-2000, [2000] EWCA Crim 33
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Practice
Updated: 28 July 2022; Ref: scu.158683