Using Altered/Reproduced Documents with Intent

Question 1

What is the section

Answer 1

259

Question 2

What conduct is required for this offence?

Answer 2

That the defendant used, dealt with or acted on the document or caused any person to do so.

Question 3

What is not necessary for the prosecution to prove?

Answer 3

The identity of the person who altered the document initially.

Question 4

What are the three mental elements for this offence

Answer 4

• 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