Final Exam - Offences

Question 1

TOMV

Multiple offenders

who can we charge

Answer 1

All committ unless they prove otherwise

Question 2

Possess DOD in a vehicle/ room

who do you charge

Answer 2

person who has possession and under control

Question 3

who can apply for s146 FA warrant

Answer 3

Any MOPF

Question 4

Outline the defences to

Sex. Pen

Answer 4

• Medical or hygienic purposes.
• similarity in age: Is no more than 2 years older and more than 12 years of age and consented to act. However, if suspect is 13y.o and victim is 11y.o - offence is committed)
• Reasonable belief as to age- victim was 12 years or more, accused believe victim was more than 16 years of age

Question 5

outline the defences to

Sex. Pen Under care /supervision 16-17y.o

Answer 5

relationships are:

• Parent, step-parent, teacher, employer, youth worker, sports coach, counsellor, health professional.

Defences:

• Medical or hygienic purposes.
• Reasonable belief as to age- victim was 18 years or more
• Married