AGGRAVATED BURGLARY - Case Law Flashcards
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Police v PITMAN
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Police v PITMAN
The word “weapon” means
- something used to inflict bodily injury, and
- other items intended to inflict harm
Bodily injury is not limited to physical injury, and can include bodily harm caused by shock by the producing of the weapon.
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R V STEELE
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R V STEELE
The offender may reveal by words or conduct
- the actual presence or
- immediate availability of the item
- so long as the accused has the weapon in their physical possession and readily available.