Actus Reus Flashcards
1
Q
Conduct crimes
A
Action is crime ; s.170 road traffic act, driving from scene
2
Q
Consequence crimes
A
Result required; s.47 OAPA ABH requires harm
3
Q
Circumstance crimes
A
State of affairs; Winzar
4
Q
General rule
A
Omission cannot make you guilty
5
Q
Statutory duty
A
s.7 RTA breathalyzer, act of parliament requires action
6
Q
Special relationship
A
Parent/child, spouses (R v Gibbins and Proctor)
7
Q
Contractual duty
A
Employment (pittwood)
8
Q
Create dangerous situation
A
Duty to deal with situation you created (R v Miller)
9
Q
Official position
A
Those responsible for (R v Dytham)
10
Q
Voluntary assumption of care
A
Chose to provide for (R v Stone and Dobinson)
