Using Altered/Reproduced Documents with Intent Flashcards
1
Q
What is the section
A
259
2
Q
What conduct is required for this offence?
A
That the defendant used, dealt with or acted on the document or caused any person to do so.
3
Q
What is not necessary for the prosecution to prove?
A
The identity of the person who altered the document initially.
4
Q
What are the three mental elements for this offence
A
- That the defendant knew the document had been altered with the intent to deceive
- That the defendant intended by the use of the document to obtain any property, service, benefit, pecuniary advantage, valuable consideration or privilege
- That the defendant intended to axquire or retain the property or cause a loss by deception