Intention Flashcards
What are the intent levels?
Direct-
100% aim and desire to kill
100% desire and aim for GBH
Oblique-
90% virtually certain to kill
90% virtually certain for GBH
What is direct intent?
The highest level of mens rea- must have an aim and desire to produce a certain result
Defendant must foresee the consequences of his actions and do everything possible to bring these about
What is an example of direct intent?
What is oblique intent?
Where the defendant does not have an aime and desire to kill the victim- intends one event but the actual consequences were different
Will be liable if he realised death or serious injury was a virtually certain consequence of his actions
What is an example of oblique intent?
What is the direct intent case?
Mohan-
What is the oblique intent case?
Woollin-
How does motive affect intention?
