Exam Revision Flashcards
What are the elements of Wilful Damage?
1) Intentionally
2) Damages
3) Property
Without claim of right, lawful justification, excuse. Can also be reckless where the consequences were foreseeable. Damage/usefulness can be reduced temporarily/permanently for this offence.
Outline practical application procedures for dealing with wilful damage.
Use the Systematic Approach (VAWSEEPO).
Prevent further damage occurring or safeguard property until the owner or agent is present.
Note or seize evidence of the offence.
Find out the value of the damaged property. This can be done by obtaining a quote for the full cost of replacement or repair.
Include in your Summary of Facts a request for the court to order reparation (compensation)
Identify Act and section for Wilful Damage.
s11(1)(a) of the Summary Offences Act for wilful damage.
s11(1)(b) of the Summary Offences Act for setting vegetation on fire.
Define what is meant by the terms graffiti vandalism and tagging.
Graffiti vandalism and tagging are defined as damaging or defacing any building, structure or property by writing, painting, spraying or etching on to that property
Outline the circumstances that must exist for it to be an offence to be in possession of graffiti implements.
Offence against section 11A Summary Offences Act (graffiti, tagging, etc.) in circumstances in which it can reasonably be inferred that he or she intends to use implements to commit such an offence.
Outline two defences available where spray cans are sold to persons under 18 years of age / for use by such persons.
Where a spray can is sold by an education institution to its students.
Where an age document has been presented which was believed on reasonable grounds.
Define the method that spray cans must be stored to ensure that a retailer is complying with the Act.
Must require assistance of shopkeeper to be accessed.
What are your powers of arrest under sections 315 and 39?
Crimes Act 1961 s315(2)(a) – HE FINDS – disturbing public peace or committing any offence punishable by imprisonment.
Crimes Act 1961 s315(2)(b) – HE HAS GOOD CAUSE TO SUSPECT – of having committed breach of the peace or any offence punishable by imprisonment.
Summary Offences Act 1961 s39(1) – HE HAS GOOD CAUSE TO SUSPECT – of having committed any offence against this Act except section 17-20, 25, 32 – 38.
Summary Offences Act 1961 s39(2) – WITHIN HIS VIEW – does an act the constable believes is an offence against sections 17-20, 25, 32-38 AND fails to give name and address. Example, urinating in public and refusing to give name and address, or false details
What must you do and say to effect a valid arrest?
“You are under arrest.”
Plus 1) formally touching the body of the person being arrested, eg by placing a hand on the offender’s shoulder
Or 2) an agreement from the person being arrested that they will submit to the process
What legal protection do you have when exercising a power of arrest?
When acting in good faith you are protected form CRIMINAL action.
What must you do in relation to section 316 of the Crimes Act?
Show the arrest warrant at the earliest possible opportunity after the arrest.
List the elements of assault.
ASSAULTS - intentionally applies force (direct, indirect, conditional, transferred malice)
AND
ANOTHER PERSON - has to be a person other than offender.
List the Act and Section that confers legal justification for the use of force.
Crimes Act 1961 s39 - Power to Arrest s40 - Escape or Rescue s41 - From harm to ones self s42 - Prevent/stop breach of peace s48 - defence of ones self or another s62 - liable for any excess
Define implied consent.
In everyday life, technical assaults are committed through such acts as:
• Touching a person on the shoulder.
• Shaking hands.
• Acts of affection, such as a kiss or a hug.
These acts have an implied consent. However, a person cannot consent to a criminal assault; that is, an assault
committed by a person with intent to hurt or harm the victim
Outline how you would deal with two people fighting in a public place.
Separate Parties
Interview out of hearing of each other
Check for independent witnesses
Check state of mind
Elements of fighting in public.
Summary Offences Act - s7
Fights - two or more people willingly punching, striking, wrestling.
In a public place (time, place, circumstance)
Elements of Disorder likely to cause violence.
Summary Offences Act - s3
In a public place OR within view of a public place.
Behaves in OR incites/encourages some to behave in.
A riotous, offensive, threatening, insulting manner.
Elements of Offensive or Disorderly behaviour.
Summary Offences - s4
In a public place OR within view of a public place.
Behaves in an offensive OR disorderly manner.
What defence is available to persons charged under:
− section 32(1)?
s32 - excreting in a public place. The defence is if they had reasonable grounds to believe that they would not be observed.
Powers of arrest for disorder offences.
Summary offences Act s39(1) and s39(2)
Elements of Theft.
Crimes Act 219 and 223.
DISHONESTLY - without belief that there was consent or authority from owner.
WITHOUT CLAIM OF RIGHT - no belief in a right to own or possess the property.
TAKES
ANY PROPERTY
WITH THE INTENT TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE OF PROPERTY/INTEREST
Elements of theft- uses or deals with.
Crimes Act 219 and 223.
DISHONESTLY - without belief that there was consent or authority from owner.
WITHOUT CLAIM OF RIGHT - no belief in a right to own or possess the property.
USES OR DEALS WITH - exceeds authority or conditions
ANY PROPERTY
WITH THE INTENT TO PERMANENTLY DEPRIVE OF PROPERTY/INTEREST
AFTER OBTAINING POSSESSION/CONTROL IN WHATEVER MANNER
Elements of Burglary.
ENTERS - as soon as body/instrument crosses plane
ANY BUILDING/PART OF - includes yard that is enclosed, any structure, tent, etc
WITHOUT AUTHORITY
WITH INTENT TO COMMIT IMPRISONABLE OFFENCE
Burglary (having entered) elements.
HAVING ENTERED
ANY BUILDING OR SHIP/PART OF
REMAINS WITHOUT AUTHORITY
WITH THE INTENT TO COMMIT AN IMPRISONABLE OFFENCE
Aggravated Burglary.
Has a weapon.
Uses anything as a weapon whilst still in the building or ship.
Trespass under s(3) of the Trespass Act.
TRESPASSES
ON ANY PLACE
AFTER BEING WARNED TO LEAVE THAT PLACE BY THE LAWFUL OCCUPIER
NEGLECTS OR REFUSES TO DO SO - must be given reasonable time to leave.
Trespass under s(4) of the Trespass Act.
BEING A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN WARNED UNDER S4 TO STAY OFF ANY PROPERTY
WILFULLY TRESPASSES
WITHIN 2 YEARS
Ability to use force to remove trespasser is derived from what provision?
Under section 56 of the Crimes Act 1961, you may use reasonable force to
prevent any person from trespassing on land or building, or to remove them
from, when lawfully assisting any person in peaceable possession of such
land or building. You must not strike or do bodily harm to that person.
What does s9 of the Trespass Act 1980 pertain to?
Where any person is found trespassing on any private land; the occupier or any member of police may require that person to:
a) give their name and address, and
b) if they are in possession of a firearm, give their firearms licence
number.
Legal defence to Trespass.
Their own protection.
Protection of another.
Emergency involving property or property of some other person.
S4 ONLY - occupier who gave the warning no longer occupies the building.
What is a lawful occupier?
‘Lawful occupier’ means any person in lawful occupation of that place or
land and includes any employee or other person acting under the authority of
any person in lawful occupation of that place or land.
What are the provisions of section 56 of the Crimes Act?
Under section 56 of the Crimes Act 1961, you may use reasonable force to prevent any person from trespassing on land or building, or to remove them
from, when lawfully assisting any person in peaceable possession of such land or building. You must not strike or do bodily harm to that person.
Unlawful on Property elements.
Summary Offences s29
FOUND
WITHOUT REASONABLE EXCUSE
IN OR ON
BUILDING/AIRCRAFT/TRAIN/VEHICLE/SHIP
for enclosed yard/ Gardens etc - It must be APPURTENANT
Resisting Police - Elements.
RESISTS or INCITES OR ENCOURAGES ANYONE TO RESIST
ANY CONSTABLE OR AUTHORISED OFFICER OR ETC ETC
note: requires a use of force. Must be lawfully exercising their powers
Obstructing Police.
INTENTIONALLY OBSTRUCTS or INCITES/ENCOURAGES SOMEONE TO OBSTRUCT (making more difficult to carry out duties)
ANY CONSTABLE, AO, etc..lawfully exercising their powers.
Robbery - Crimes Act s234 - Elements.
THEFT
ACCOMPANIED BY VIOLENCE OR THREATS OF VIOLENCE - before or at time of theft
TO ANY PERSON OR PROPERTY
USED TO EXTORT PROPERTY STOLEN OR TO OVERCOME RESISTANCE
Procedures at scene of a robbery.
preserve life, protect victim, preliminary interview.
Freeze, control, preserve.
Usual actions.
Assault with Intent to Rob.
Assault with intent to rob is where any person assaults (as defined in section
2 of the Act) a person with the intention to rob them.
Receiving - s246 - elements.
RECEIVES - receive, help conceal, destroy
ANY PROPERTY STOLEN or
ANY PROPERTY UNLAWFULLY OBTAINED
KNOWING THAT PROPERTY TO BE STOLEN or
BEING RECKLESS TO IT
Receiving - Guilty Knowledge.
Guilty knowledge on the part of the receiver is an essential element for the offence of receiving. Guilty knowledge may be proved by:
• Direct evidence; for example, evidence given by the actual thief.
However, it is unwise to convict an alleged receiver on the thief’s uncorroborated evidence.
• Circumstantial evidence;
Doctrine of Recent Possession.
If a person is found in possession of property that has recently been stolen, this is sufficient evidence to justify a finding that the possessor is either the thief or a dishonest receiver. The possession is accepted by the courts as circumstantial evidence that the person either stole the property or received it from the thief.
When can receiving not be committed?
When it is not part or whole of the ORIGINAL property.
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Unlawful takes vehicle - Elements.
DISHONESTLY
WITHOUT CLAIM OF RIGHT
BUT SO AS NOT TO BE GUILTY OF THEFT
TAKES
FOR ANY PERSONS PURPOSE
ANY VEHICLE/PART OF/SHIP/AIRCRAFT/HORSE
Unlawful uses vehicle - Elements.
DISHONESTLY
WITHOUT CLAIM OF RIGHT
BUT SO AS NOT TO BE GUILTY OF THEFT
USES
FOR ANY PERSONS PURPOSE
ANY VEHICLE/SHIP/AIRCRAFT/HORSE/PART OF
s83 - Search and Surveillance Act
s84 Seach and Surveillance Act
s85 Search and Surveillance Act
s88 Search and Surveillance Act
s83 - Entry without warrant after arrest.
s84 - Entry and search of vehicle after arrest
s85 - Rub down search of arrested person to ensure they are not carrying anything that may harm any person, or facilitate their escape.
s88 - Warrantless search for evidential material, anything that may harm, or anything that may facilitate escape.
Both are exemption to s169 to notify.
s92 Search and Surveillance Act
s93 Search and Surveillance Act
s95 Search and Surveillance Act
92 - Purpose for which consent search can be undertaken - prevent offence - protect life/property/injury - investigate offence
93 - advice must be given - reason for search and make sure that they know that they are able to refuse.
95 - A person under 14 cannot consent to search of place, vehicle or thing. Exception if they are driving with no passenger over 14 who can consent.
s7 Search and Surveillance
s8 Search and Surveillance
s11 Search and Surveillance
s14 - Search and Surveillance
s7 - Search property for unlawfully at large
s8 - Search property for CADD
s11 - Search in custody for property and money
s14 - Kick in the door - risk to life, injury, serious property damage.
s125 Search and Surveillance
s169 Search and Surveillance
s125 - NARI and Bill of Rights
s169 - Requirement to notify after exercise of power
List Powers: LTA 1998
s113 - 119
s121 - 123
s113 - DIMDFFD
s114 - Stop a vehicle and demand details. Give full name, full address, date of birth, occupation, and telephone number. Vehicle owners details to best of ability. Can detain for 15min for details. Can arrest if refusal.
s115 - Pink Sticker (555) and green sticker (650).
s116 - Can arrest for failing to comply with direction under 113 or 115
s118 - Owner/ Hirer to give details within 14 days. Immediately if pursuit.
s119 - Entering premises and seize vehicle. Can enter for EBA if refused to stop.