United Kingdom Leading Case uncategorized

DPP v Beard

[1920] AC 479; [1920] All ER Rep 21 (HL)

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

CourtHouse of Lords

Year1920

StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Voluntary intoxication is not a defence in itself, but evidence of drunkenness is relevant to whether the defendant formed the specific intent required for an offence such as murder.

Area of Law

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