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R v Leary, [1978] 1 S.C.R. 29, is the leading Supreme Court of Canada decision on the use of intoxication as an excuse to criminal liability which created what is known as the "Leary rule". The Court held that when the accused was found to be sufficiently intoxicated at the time of the offence to be unable to form the "minimal mental element" required for a general intent offence, they may still be held liable as the act of inducing intoxication can be substituted for the requirement of mens rea.

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  • R v Leary, [1978] 1 S.C.R. 29, is the leading Supreme Court of Canada decision on the use of intoxication as an excuse to criminal liability which created what is known as the "Leary rule". The Court held that when the accused was found to be sufficiently intoxicated at the time of the offence to be unable to form the "minimal mental element" required for a general intent offence, they may still be held liable as the act of inducing intoxication can be substituted for the requirement of mens rea. (en)
  • Leary c. La Reine est un arrêt historique de la Cour suprême du Canada rendu en 1978 sur la défense d'intoxication volontaire en tant qu'excuse à la responsabilité pénale. Cet arrêt a créé ce qui est appelé la « règle Leary ». (fr)
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  • R v Leary, [1978] 1 S.C.R. 29, is the leading Supreme Court of Canada decision on the use of intoxication as an excuse to criminal liability which created what is known as the "Leary rule". The Court held that when the accused was found to be sufficiently intoxicated at the time of the offence to be unable to form the "minimal mental element" required for a general intent offence, they may still be held liable as the act of inducing intoxication can be substituted for the requirement of mens rea. (en)
  • Leary c. La Reine est un arrêt historique de la Cour suprême du Canada rendu en 1978 sur la défense d'intoxication volontaire en tant qu'excuse à la responsabilité pénale. Cet arrêt a créé ce qui est appelé la « règle Leary ». (fr)
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  • Leary c. La Reine (fr)
  • R v Leary (en)
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