Law: Section A: Criminal Law

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Decks in this class (30)

Key Terms
Law induction key terms
21  cards
Assault cases
Nelson 1,
Actus reus logdon 2,
Actus reus constanza 3
15  cards
Battery Cases
Rolfe 1,
Actus reus thomas 2,
Actus reus collins v willcock wood 3
13  cards
S47 Cases
Injuries constitute abh any hurt ...,
Momentary loss of consciousness 2,
Cutting of hair 3
18  cards
S20 Cases
Eisenhower 1,
Smith saunders 2,
Burstow ireland 3
20  cards
S18 Cases
Omission contractual duty 1,
Omission voluntary care 2,
Dangerous situation 3
18  cards
Murder Cases
The unlawful killing of a reasona...,
Omission voluntary care 2,
Omission dangerous situation 3
18  cards
Murder Model Answer
D may be liable for murder define...,
The ar of murder is 2,
Unlawful means that 3
22  cards
Diminished Responsibility Cases
Standard if proof is on the balan...,
Abnormality of mental functioning 2,
Medical evidence needed 3
20  cards
Diminished Responsibility Model Answer
Diminished responsibility may app...,
The standard of proof is on 2,
Firstly under section s2 1 the de...
11  cards
Loss Of Control Cases
A considered desire for revenge w...,
If relevant fear trigger fear of ...,
If relevant fear trigger the defe...
7  cards
Loss Of Control Model Answer
Here loss of control may apply se...,
Tests must be 2,
Firstly under there must be a 3
17  cards
Unlawful Act Manslaughter Cases
Positive unlawful act a criminal ...,
Not an omission 2,
Need not be directed at the victim 3
14  cards
Unlawful Act Manslaughter Model Answer
D may be liable for unlawful act ...,
Firstly there must be a positive 2,
The unlawful act need not be dire...
12  cards
Gross Negligence Manslaughter Cases
There are 5 elements that must be...,
5 elements more recently confirmed 2,
D must have a duty of care 3
21  cards
Gross Negligence Model Answer
D may be liable for 1,
There are 5 elements that must be...,
Firstly the defendant must have o...
18  cards
Theft Cases
Selling property 1,
Label swapping 2,
V consenting through deception 3
26  cards
Theft Model Answer
D may be liable for theft defined...,
The actus reus is 2,
Appropriation can be an or 3
34  cards
Theft Model Answer (no If Relevants)
D may be liable for theft defined...,
The actus reus is the 2,
Appropriation can be an or eg 3
13  cards
Theft Cases (no If Relevants)
Selling property 1,
Label swapping 2,
V consenting through deception 3
7  cards
Burglary Retrieval
What is an effective entry 1,
Give info on the nature of a buil...,
Name two ways to be a trespasser 3
5  cards
Section 9(1)(a) Model Answer
D may be liable for burglary defi...,
The actus reus is the entry of a 2,
There must be an entry brown bryan 3
15  cards
Section 9(1)(b) Model Answer
D may be liable for burglary defi...,
The actus reus is the entry of a 2,
Building requires permanence b an...
18  cards
Section 9(1)(a) And 9(1)(b) Cases
Effective entry 1,
Building requires permanence 2,
Can just be part of a building 3
16  cards
Duress By Threats Model Answer
The defence of duress by threats ...,
It can be a defence to all crimes...,
The specific type of crime must b...
15  cards
Duress By Threats Cases
Defendant has committed an offenc...,
Defence to all crimes except murd...,
The specific type of crime must b...
14  cards
Duress By Circumstances Model Answer
The defence of duress by circumst...,
It can be a defence to 2,
The threat has to be to the 3
16  cards
Duress By Circumstances Cases
Duress by circumstances may apply...,
Defence to all crimes except murd...,
Threat has to be to the defendant...
12  cards
Consent Model Answer
The defence of consent may apply ...,
The general rule is that 2,
However there are exceptions when...
17  cards
Consent Cases
Blank 1
1  cards

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