Criminal Law Basics

Question 1

There is a special relationship between a parent and a child. Which case?

Answer 1

R v Gibbon

Question 2

A contractual duty may create a special relationship. Which case?

Answer 2

R v Pitwood

Question 3

If a special relationship has been created, there will be a duty to act. Which case?

Answer 3

R v Stone and Dobinson

Question 4

A duty can be created where a defendant creates a dangerous situation. Which case?

Answer 4

R v Miller

Question 5

Oblique intent takes place if:

1. The consequences are virtually certain.
2. Did the defendant foresee them as virtually certain.

Which case?

Answer 5

R v Cunningham

Question 6

If you have the MR to commit a crime against a victim and you commit it against another victim then the MR is transferred. Which case?

Answer 6

R v Latimer

Question 7

The AR have to be the same for transferred malice to apply. Which case?

Answer 7

R v Pembliton

Question 8

Damage does not need to be extensive to qualify as criminal damage. Which case?

Answer 8

R v Hardman

Question 9

Intent means aim, desire or purpose. Which case?

Answer 9

R v Moloney

Question 10

The defence of lawful excuse is even effective when based on voluntary intoxication. Which case?

Answer 10

Jaggard v Dickinson