Elements of a Crime

Question 1

Section 511

Answer 1

Punishment for attempting to commit offences

(1)
Where no express provision is made, subject shall be punished with such punishment as is provided for the offence.

(2)
Shall not exceed 15 years for an offence punishable with imprisonment for life; or ½ of the longest term provided for the offence in any other case

Question 2

Section 34

Answer 2

Each of several persons liable for an act done by all, in like manner as if done by him alone

When a criminal act is done by several persons, in furtherance of the common intention of all, each of such persons is liable for that act in the same manner as if the act were done by him alone

Question 3

Section 109

Answer 3

Punishment of abetment if the act abetted is committed in consequence, and where no express provision is made for its punishment

Where no express provision is made, subject shall be punished with the punishment provided for the offence

Question 4

Mens Rea

Answer 4

Guilty Mind: Intention to commit an offence whilst knowing it to be wrong

Note: The act does not make a person guilty unless the mind is also guilty

Question 5

Actus Reus

Answer 5

Voluntarily commits guilty act or omission contrary to the provisions

Note: The act does not make a person guilty unless the mind is also guilty