coincidence (AR and MR) Flashcards
1
Q
what is coincidence
A
two things aligning
2
Q
what is the principle of coincidence
A
for an offence to take place the defendant usually needs both the acts real and the mens yea of the offence and they need to be present at the same time
3
Q
single transaction theory
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when D has the mens rea before the acts reus, the mens yea can be extend to any acts in the chain of events
4
Q
case for single transaction theory
A
R V Thabo meli (1954)
5
Q
continuing act
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when D has the acts reus before the mens rea the actus reus can continue until the mens yea occurs
6
Q
case for continuing act
A
Fagan V MPC (1969)
7
Q
R V Thabo melt case facts
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8
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Fagan V MPC case facts
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