The offence of intimidation under s 13 of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 (NSW) is an offence of specific intent within the meaning of s 428B of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), even where the prosecution relies on the knowledge-based mental element in s 13(3). Evidence of self-induced intoxication may therefore be taken into account in determining whether the accused had the requisite mental element. This extends the reasoning in R v Grant regarding murder and reckless indifference to the intimidation offence.
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