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In the common-law discussion of intoxication in England and Wales, which two categories of offences are…

In DPP v Majewski, the House of Lords distinguished offences of basic intent from offences of specific intent when discussing voluntary intoxication. DPP v Majewski, [1976]…

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In the common-law discussion of intoxication in England and Wales, which two categories of offences are distinguished by reference to their mental elements?

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In DPP v Majewski, the House of Lords distinguished offences of basic intent from offences of specific intent when discussing voluntary intoxication.

DPP v Majewski, [1976] UKHL 2.

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Option A

Speculative intent is not the counterpart to basic intent in this distinction.

Option B

The counterpart to specific intent is basic intent.

Option C

Constructive notice is not one of the two intent categories.

Option D

Majewski distinguishes offences of basic intent and offences of specific intent.

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