Discharging a firearm wih intent Flashcards
1
Q
Act and section
A
S198(1)(a) CA 1961
2
Q
Penalty
A
14 years
3
Q
Ingredients
A
With intent to do GBH
Discharges
Any firearm, air gun or similar weapon
At any person
4
Q
Intent
A
They mean to do it, they desire a specific result and act with the aim or purpose of achieving it
R v Waaka
A filleting or passing thought is insufficient. There must be a firm intent to effect the act
R v Mohan
A desire to bring about, in so far as it lies within the accused power, the commission of the offence
5
Q
GBH
A
Really serious harm
DPP v Smith
Bodily harm needs no explanation and grievous means no more or no less then really serious
6
Q
Discharges
A
To fire or shoot
