Recent content by Lee No2

Thanks. Lack of capacity in criminal cases where there is a comorbidity is a complex issue. In very simplistic terms, unsoundness of mind (in terms of not being responsible for a criminal act - a matter determined in the Mental Health Court (Qld)) is a question of whether, but for the...

First time poster thought I would start with something helpful. The answer to this question is no - self induced intoxication is incapable of constituting a complete defence. Although it is capable of going to capacity insofar as intent is concerned. I.e. a drunk person who kills another may be...