Caselaw

Question 1

Cameron v R

Answer 1

Established if the defendant recognized the real possibility that their actions would bring about the proscribed result, and the proscribed circumstances existed, and having regard to that risk, the actions were unreasonable.

Question 2

R v Archer

Answer 2

Property may be damaged if it suffers permanent or temporary physical harm or impairment to value.

Question 3

R v Harpur

Answer 3

Attempts
- View all evidence cumulatively. Def’s conduct in its entirety.
- Includes an act constituting a substantial step towards the commission of the crime.

Question 4

R v Morley

Answer 4

Loss is assessed by the extent to which complainants’ position prior to the offence has been impaired.

Question 5

R v Smith

Answer 5

Danger to the life of any person other than themselves. Life = human life.

Question 6

R v Collister

Answer 6

Use to help to prove the defendants intent. Use their actions or words before during or after the act, surrounding circumstances, and the nature of the act.