Loss Of Control Cases Flashcards
A ‘considered desire for revenge’ will not be a loss of control
JEWELL
If relevant: (Fear Trigger) Fear of serious violence from the victim to either himself or another identified person
WARD
If relevant: (Fear Trigger) The defendant must not have incited the violence
DAWES
If relevant: (Anger Trigger) An accumulation of factors can be enough
CLINTON
For ‘circumstances of the defendant’ things that relate to the ‘general capacity to exercise tolerance’ must be ignored
McGRORY
Depression
ASMELASH and MOHAMMED
If D has a mental illness that has relevance to the ability to exercise self control, or contributes to the normal degree of tolerance this MAY be taken into account
REJMANSKI