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R v Woollin |
A 2 step test to determine oblique intention: 1. Objective test: virtual certainty barring any unforeseen circumstances. 2. Subjective test: defendant realised a substantial risk. |
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R v Moloney |
Intention is not clearly defined but differs from desire or motive. |
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R v Latimer 1886 |
An authority for transferred malice - belt richoteched and hit a women. |
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R v G 2003 |
Reinstated the subjective test for recklessness. Test: D must be aware of the risk and the risk must not be reasonable. It is more than stupidity. R v G applies to all criminal offences where mens rea recklessness is an option. |
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What is the case authority for criminal restlessness? |
R v G 2003. This case was about the minors who lit a fire and caused £1 million in damages. |
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What are the elements of common assault? |
1. D performs an act 2. by which he internationally or recklessly 3. causes another to apprehend 4. immediate 5. unlawful violence |
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What is the actus reus for common assault? |
D causes V to apprehend personal physical violence. |