Must Know Case Law

Question 1

What are the must know case laws?

Answer 1

R v Harney
R v Morley
R v Archer
R v Harpur

Question 2

R v Harney

Answer 2

Recklessness involves foresight of dangerous consequences that could well happen, together with an intention to continue the course of conduct regardless of the risk.

Question 3

R v Archer

Answer 3

Property may be damaged if it suffers permanent or temporary physical harm or permanent or temporary impairment to its use or value.

Question 4

R v Morley

Answer 4

Loss is assessed by the extent to which the complainants position prior to the offence has been impaired or diminished.

Question 5

R v Harpur

Answer 5

The court may have regard to the conduct viewed cumulatively up until the point when the conduct in question stops.
The offenders conduct may be viewed in its entirety.
Considering how much remains to be done is always relevant but not determinative