EXAMS - MOST IMPORTANT Flashcards
What is each section of the Robbery offences and what are their aggravating factors? (Section numbers and key aggravating factor words)
S94 - ROBBERY . . S95 - (Aggravated) Robbery ROBBERY + \+ Corporal violence, or \+ Inflict ABH, or \+ Deprive liberty. . . S96 - Robbery with wounding ROBBERY + \+ GBH, or \+ Wounding. . . S97 (1) - Armed Robbery ROBBERY + (1) + Armed with offensive weapon, or \+ Armed with offence instrument, or \+ In company . . S97 (2) - (Aggravated) Armed Robbery ROBBERY + (2) + Armed with dangerous weapon (Firearm, prohibited weapon or speargun) . . S98 Armed Robbery with wounding ROBBERY + \+ Armed with offensive weapon, or \+ Armed with offence instrument, or \+ In company AND \+ GBH, or \+ Wounding.
In a scenario involving the BLOGGS family robbers; Joe B, Mary B, Steven B and Adam B, they all agree and undertake a joint criminal enterprise to rob the Betoota Bank. Mary plans the robbery, Joe enters the Betoota bank with a gun and demands cash, Steven B parks a block away and keeps lookout, after Joe robs the bank he flees on foot to about 1km away where Adam B picks Joe up in his Mitsubishi Pajero and helps conceal the proceeds.
In this scenario what complicity is each person? And under what section of the Crimes Act does that complicity relate.
Mary B - Is a Accessory BEFORE the fact. (The mastermind) - Section 346 of the Crimes Act.
Joe B - Is a Principal in the FIRST degree - He is charged with the relevant offence. S97 Crimes Act - Robbery armed with a dangerous weapon.
Steven B - Is a Principal in the SECOND degree - Section 345 of the Crimes Act.
Adam B - Is a Accessory AFTER the fact - Section 347 of the Crimes Act.
Explain the case R V RYAN?
R v RYAN relates to an armed robbery; during which RYAN loaded and armed himself with a firearm, then tied up a victim during the robbery. RYAN had the firearm aimed at the victim’s head. When the victim turned around, RYAN suddenly pulled the trigger.
RYAN argued it was an involuntary action to pull the trigger and attempted the AUTOMATISM defence. But based on the facts that the accused had prepared himself, the firearm and put himself in that situation it was held that the acts of RYAN caused the victim’s death and was convicted of murder.
What are the proofs for S 254 Crimes Act, Using false document?
Using false document;
A person who USES a false document, knowing that it is false, with the intention of:
(a) inducing some person to accept it as genuine, and
(b) because of its being accepted as genuine:
(i) obtaining any property belonging to another, or
(ii) obtaining any financial advantage or causing any financial disadvantage, or
(iii) influencing the exercise of a public duty,
What are the proofs for S 253 Crimes Act, Forgery – making false document?
Making false document;
A person who MAKES a false document with the intention that the person or another will use it:
(a) to induce some person to accept it as genuine, and
(b) because of its being accepted as genuine:
(i) to obtain any property belonging to another, or
(ii) to obtain any financial advantage or cause any financial disadvantage, or
(iii) to influence the exercise of a public duty,
What are the elements of Possession of identification information in accordance with S192K of the Crimes Act?
- A person who possesses identification information
- With the INTENTION of committing or of facilitating
- The commission of an indictable offence
Proved through admissions, dealing act – Need to prove the intent.
What does indentification information mean in accordance with 192I
(11 types)
Try acronym: P. - C.A.B. - V.A.N.D.A.L.S
P - (d) a passport or passport number,
C - (g) a Credit or debit card, its number or data stored or encrypted on it,
A - (h) a financial Account number, user name or password,
B (e) Biometric data,
V - (f) a Voice print,
A - (a) a Address or name,
N - (j) a series of Numbers or letters (or both) intended for use as a means of personal identification,
D - (b) a Date or place of birth, marital status, relative’s identity or similar information,
A - (k) an ABN.
L - (c) a driver Licence or driver licence number,
S - (i) a digital signature,
What is Embezzlement?
S157 Crimes Act - Before the Till
- Received the property
- before coming into the possession of the master/employer
- Stole the property
What is Larceny as a clerk or servent?
Section 156 Crimes Act – Larceny as a clerk or servant (After the till)
- Accused is a clerk or servant
- Property was owned or in possession of master/employer
- The accused stole the property from the master/employer
What is the Definition and Extended Definition of Supply prohibited drug?
Supply; DEFINITION Includes; - Sell and distribute, - agree to supply, - offer to supply, - keeping or having in possession to supply, - delivering or receiving for supply, or - authorising, - directing, - causing suffering, - permitting or - attempting any of those acts or things.
EXTENDED DEFINTION
- Intention required; The suspects intention that the OFFER to be REGARDED AS GENUINE by the PERSON RECEIVING the OFFER.
To satisfy ‘Cultivation’ with regards to a prohibited plant; what types of cultivation evidence do we need?
- Involves the sowing of seeds
- Planting, growing, tending to, nurture, watering
- Harvesting of prohibited plant.
In accordance with section 25A of the Drugs Misuse and Trafficking act; what are the proofs of ON-GOING SUPPLY?
On going supply. - The supply of a prohibited drug 3 or more times, - Within a consecutive 30 days, - For financial or material reward. (Can't be cannabis)
Describe the case law result regarding R v HAMZY?
Case law; which indicates where a number of acts are involved, the series of incidents of at the same nature can be accumulated into one indictment.
In this case regarding drug supply; the quantities for each act of supply were accumulated from individual amount to establish a commercial qauntity.
In accordance with section 25 of Drugs Misuse and Trafficking act; what are the proofs of SUPPLY PROHIBITED DRUG?
Supply prohibited drug
- The accused
- Did supply
- A prohibited drug.
Describe the case law result regarding R v FILIPETTI?
Case law; which indicates the accused required exclusive physical control to be convicted of a prohibited drug.
Describe the case law result regarding R v HE KAW TAY.
Case law; which states the accused MUST KNOW THE EXISTENCE or THE LIKELY EXISTENCE and nature of the narcotic goods.
Onus is on the prosecution to prove the accused had this at the time of having physical control.
What are the elements for aggravated sexual assault in company S61JA of the crimes act?
1) had sexual intercourse with the complainant;
2) without the consent of the complainant;
3) knowing that the complainant did not consent; and
4) who was in the company of another or others; and
who either:
o Intentionally or recklessly inflicts ABH or
o Threatens to inflict ABH by offensive weapon or instrument
o Deprives the alleged victim of their liberty
In accordance with Section 61H of the Crimes Act what is the definition of Sexual Intercourse?
Section 61H of the Crimes Act;
Sexual Intercourse means;
SEXUAL CONNECTION occasioned by penetration to any of the;
a) Genitalia (including surgically constructed vagina) of a female,
OR
- The anus of any person,
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i) By any part of the body of another person,
OR
ii) Any object manipulated by another person,
- Except where carried out for proper medical purposes,
OR
b) Sexual connection occasioned by introduction of penis to mouth of another person
c) Cunnilingus, or
d) The continuation of sexual intercourse
What are the three types of a CONSTRUCTIVE break with regards to a break and enter offence?
- Threat
- Fraud
- Conspiracy
What are the two types of breaks with regards to a break and enter offence?
- ACTUAL
- CONSTRUCTIVE
What are the circumstances of Aggravation for a Break and Enter as defined in section 105A of the Crimes Act?
(6 circumstances)
- Armed with offensive weapon
- In company
- Use corporal violence
- Intentionally or recklessly inflicts ABH
- Deprives a person of their liberty
- Knows persons present at the time
What are the circumstances of Special Aggravation for a break and enter as defined in section 105A of the Crimes Act?
(3 circumstances)
- Intentionally wounds or inflicts GBH on any person.
- Inflicts GBH and is reckless to inflicting ABH.
- Armed with a dangerous weapon.
What is the section and proofs of Break, Enter and Commit Serious Indictable Offence?
S112 Crimes Act A) The accused -Break -Enters -Dwelling House or other building -Commits serious indictable offence therein.
B) The accused
- Being in dwelling or other building
- Commits serious indictable offence therein,
- And breaks out
What are the special aggravating factors of kidnapping? 86(3) Crimes Act 1900
(2 required criteria)
a) IN COMPANY of another person or persons,
AND
b) At the time of, or immediately before or after the commission of the offence, ACTUAL BODILY HARM is occasioned to the victim.
What are the proofs of kidnapping in accordance with Section 86 of the Crimes Act?
Section 86 Crimes Act - Kidnapping
1) A person who takes or detains a person without the person’s consent;
a) With the intention to hold her or him to RANSOM; or
b) With the intention committing a SERIOUS INDICTABLE OFFENCE; or
c) With the intention of obtaining any other ADVANTAGE
When considering a reckless charge in accordance with section 35 of the Crimes Act for GBH or wounding; what must we establish the accused had in their mind at the time of their actions?
- A foresight of POSSIBLE injury.
The onus is lower than for murder or manslaughter, which stipulates a foresight of PROBABLE death or GBH.
What are the 7 lawful excuses to assault?
- Lawful chastisement
- Self defence
- Lawful arrest
- Medical examination
- Accidental physical force
- Body decoration
- Sport and other physical contests