actus reus Flashcards
1
Q
kay v butterworth
A
d found guilt of careless driving even though he had fallen asleep at the time of the accident.
he had continued to drive whilst feeling sleepy = voluntary act
2
Q
r v cogdon
A
d had a record of strange dreams and excessive worry. dreamt she was in the korean war and a solider was attacking her daughter. in a state of somnambulism she killed her daughter w an axe.
successfully plead the act was involuntary
3
Q
what is actus reus
A
the wrongful act
4
Q
when will an act not be considered voluntary
A
when the accused was not in control of his or her body eg when their under duress, sleeping walking, anaesthetic or concussion
