Director of Public Prosecutions v. Majewski
House of Lords
2 All E.R. 142 (1976)
Relevant factsFree
After consuming amphetamines and barbiturates, Majewski (appellant) assaulted a bar owner, another customer, and a police officer, and the trial court refused to let him raise voluntary intoxication as a defense to the resulting assault charges; he was convicted and appealed to the House of Lords.
IssueFree
Whether an individual can bring up the defense of voluntary intoxication in a case concerning the commission of an assault.