Actus Reus Flashcards
1
Q
3 stages of actus reus
A
-state of affairs
-positive voluntary act
-omission
2
Q
What is state of affairs in actus reus
A
Wrong place + wrong time
3
Q
R v winzar
A
Involuntary Highway drunk
4
Q
What doesn’t need to be proved?
A
- no need to prove act is voluntary
-no need to prove MR
5
Q
What is a positive voluntary act?
A
Something that you do and choose to do
6
Q
hill v Baxter
A
Reflex actions will satisfy involuntary if provided by external source
7
Q
leicster v Pearson
A
Physical force can be involuntary if can’t stop force
8
Q
What does omission show
A
Failure to act with no requirement
9
Q
r v dytham
A
Duty to public duty
10
Q
R v pit wood
A
Duty due to contract
