General offences of injury Flashcards
What is the mens rea and actus reus for reckless injury?
- utter disregard for consequences = recklessness
- Actus reus is simply causing injury to another.
Which case with bottle thrown out window is case of reckless injury?
W v HMA
What is AR and MR or reckless endangerment?
- Endangerment of public
- Recklessness
What case is authority on reckless endangerment? (Rave)
Robertson
Which case shows lying about dangerous items during search is reckless endangerment
Donaldson
Which case shows that simple not answering is NOT reckless endangerment?
Mallin v Clark
Which case is authority on reckless discharge of firearms?
Cameron v Maguire
Which case is authority on Reckless supply of harmful substances?
Khaliq
What was crucial in Khaliq’s charge?
That he ‘knew’ the purpose for which the glue kits were being sold and carried on selling them. Thus being dangerous.
What case supports the notion that knowledge is essential?
Ulhaq