Case study test revision Flashcards
Elements of murder
you have actually caused someone’s murder
u - unlawful
h - happened to a human
a - you were of the age of disgression
c - contributed substantially or significantly
s - you were of sound mind
m - malice aforethought, the killing was premeditated
defences to crime
Self defence
Intoxication
Sudden or extraordinary emergency
Duress
Automatism
Accident
Mental imparement
purpose of sanctions
don’t pretend robbers prevent death
deter (deter other offenders)
punish the offender
rehabilitate
protect the community
denounce (express disapproval)
Types of sanctions
fines
community corrections order
imprisonment
drug treatment order
how many members of a jury
12
purpose of a jury
to decide guilty or not guilty
culpable driving
the prosecution must prove
1. the accused was the driver of the vehicle or had substantial control
2. accused was the one to blame for the person’s death
the reckless (disregarding of a risk) and negligent (failing to notice a risk) driving of a motorised vehicle
what day was David Johnson murdered?
9 May 1999
in what court was Bunting tryed
the supreme court of SA
who was the prosecutor in R V Bunting
Wendy Abraham, QC
Who was the judge in R V Bunting
John Perry
how old was Vlassakis when he moved in with Bunting
15
was there an appeal?
no, it was declined
