Voluntary Acts Flashcards
1
Q
When can you not be liable
A
When in a state of automatism
2
Q
Another reason can’t be liable
A
For an act your made to perform
3
Q
Case that showed you can’t break down a series of acts, the whole act is voluntary
A
R v jarmain
4
Q
What is a state of affairs case
A
No actus Reus or men’s rea needed and no voluntary act.
5
Q
State of affairs case involving alien
A
R v larsonneur
Where d was found in UK without permission under aliens order
6
Q
State of affairs act
A
Road traffic act
Offence to be in charge of a motor vehicle on a road or public place while unfit to drive through drugs or drink
7
Q
State of affairs case involving drunk man
A
Winzar v chief constable of Kent
Found drunk on the highway despite being put there
8
Q
What conduct is needed for criminal liability
A
Voluntary
