Memorising Flashcards
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IntentMTDI, TDASRAAWTAOPOAI
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A person does something intentionally if they mean to do it. They desire a specific result and act with the aim or purpose of achieving it.
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R V MohanADTBA,ISFAILWTAP, TCOTO
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A decision to bring about, in so far as it lies within the accused powers the commission of the offence
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R V WaakaAFOPTINS,TMBAFIOAFPTEAA
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A fleeting or passing thought is not sufficient, there must be a firm intent or firm purpose to effect an act
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R V TaisalikaTNOTBATGWIPOTCHWPSTTPOTNI
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The nature of the blow and the gash which it produced on the complainants head, would point strongly to the presence of the necessary intent
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GBH GBHCBDSAHTIRS
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Grievous bodily harm can be defined simply as harm that is really serious
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DPP V SmithBHNNEAGMNMANLTRS
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“Bodily harm needs no explanation and “grievous” means no more and no less than really serious
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R V WatersABOTSWBCRAACOAWTBOTSWBNEBAFOBAIIOATSOTBOITWWMOTNBEBTATCWTBWETSOTMBI
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WoundA breaking of the skin would be commonly regarded as a characteristic of a wound. The breaking of the skin will be normally evidenced by a flow of blood, and in its occurrence at the site of the blow or impact, the wound will more often than not be external but there are those cases where the bleeding which evidences the separation of tissues may be internal
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MaimsWIMCODPOTBSVIDTUOALOOOTSNTBSDOP
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Will included mutilating, crippling or disabling part of the body so victim is deprived the use of a limb or one of the senses. Needs to be some degree of permanence
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DisfiguresTDMTDODTMOATFOAOAP
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To disfigure means to deform or deface; to mar or alter the figure or appearance of a person
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R V Rapana and MurrayTWDCNOPDBATD
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The word disfigure covers not only permanent damage but also temporary damage
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RapePARPBIPAHSCWPBEBTPOPBGBPAP(a)WPBCTTCA(b)WBORGTPBCTTCS128(2),CA1961
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Person A rapes person B if person A has sexual connection with person B effected by the penetration of person B genitalia by person A’s penis (a) without Persons B’s consent to the connection and(b) without believing on reasonable grounds person B consented to the connectionSection 128(2), Crimes Act 1961
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PenetrationIAPHTSMITTSDIETEACS2(1A), CA1961
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Introduction and penetration have the same meaningIntroduction to the slightest degree is enough to effect a connectionSection 2(1A), Crimes Act 1961
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Proof of penetration is requiredPMBPB- TCE- ME(DNA,I)- AA
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Proof my be provided by - the complainants evidence- medical examination (DNA, Injuries)- Accused admissions
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GenitaliaGIASCOROATANOMOFG(WTPCIMFOOIS)S2, CA1961
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Genitalia includes a surgically constructed or reconstructed organ analogous to naturally occurring male or female genitalia (whether the person concerned is male, female or of indeterminate sex)Section 2, Crimes Act 1961
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PenisPIASCOROATANOP(WTPCIMFOOIS)S2, CA1961
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Penis includes a surgically constructed or reconstructed organ analogous to naturally occurring penis (whether the person concerned is male, female or of indeterminate sex)Section 2, Crimes Act 1961
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R V KorohekeTGCTROIAETITVATLBIAEATOOTV
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The genitalia comprise the reproduction organs interior and exterior, they include the vulva and the labia both interior and exterior at the opening of the vagina
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ConsentCIAPCAVATSDOPBA
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Consent is a persons conscious and voluntary agreement to something desired or proposed by another
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RV CoxCMBFVFAIFAVGBAPIAPTFARJ
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Consent must be full, voluntary, free and informed, freely and voluntarily given by a person in a position to form a rational judgement
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Matters that do not constitute consentNPOOPRTUOF- AOFTSOO, TOFTSOO, OFOFTSOO- AOU- SABD/FTCC- SABMOPITCC- MI- MATTNAQOTA
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- Not protesting or offering physical resistance to the use of force- Application of force to self or others, threats of force to self or others, or fear of force to self or others- asleep or unconscious- So affected by drugs/alcohol they cannot consent- So affected by mental or physical impairment they cannot consent- Mistaken identity- Mistaken as to the nature and quality of the actSection 128A, Crimes Act 1961
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Reasonable groundsTEORGIATSPST-S1-AOCWWTCTATT?WSC?ST-S2-BICISWNCDTOBTCWC?ieWWTOTATT?OT-S3-RGFBICITOBTCWC,WTBRITCieWWARPBIPITSPATD?
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The establishing of reasonable grounds is a three step processSubjective test - Step 1 - Absence of consentWhat was the complainant thinking at the time? Was s/he consenting?Subjective test - Step 2 - Belief in consentIf s/he were not consenting, did the offender believe the complainant was consenting i.e. What was the offender thinking at the time?Objective test - Step 3 - Reasonable grounds for belief in consentIf the offender believed the complainant was consenting, was that belief reasonable in the circumstances? i.e. what would a reasonable person have believed if placed in the same position as the defendant?
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R V GutuamaUTOTTCMPTNRPITASCHTTCWC
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Under the objective test the crown must prove that “no reasonable person in the accused shoes could have thought the complainant was consenting”
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Theft-D- AWCOR- TAPWITDAOPOTP- OOAIITPS219(1), CA1961
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- Dishonesty- and without claim of rightTaking any property with intent to deprive any owner permanently of that property- or of any interest in that propertySection 219(1), Crimes Act 1961
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R V SkivingtonLOTIAIOR,AITHBTAMHCORIADTL,TINOOTIITOOR,WPOWTFOINMO
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Larceny (or theft) is an ingredient of robbery, and if the honest belief that a man has claim of right is a defence to larceny, then it negatives one of the ingredients in the offence of robbery, without proof of which the full offence is not mad out
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R V LapierRICTITPIT,EIPBTTIOM
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Robbery is complete the instant the property is taken, even if possession by the theif is only momentarily
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PossessionPMBAOC
Possession may be actual or constructive
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Actual possessionAPAWTTIQIIAPPC,IIOOATP,OIAH
Actual possession arises where the thing in question is in a person's physical custody; it is on or about their person, or immediately at hand.
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Warner V Metropolitan Police CommissionerID(A)TTPMBGASARMIIC.I,APOATH-CPCOI- KOIE,ISAIQ
Ideal Possession (actual)The term "possession"must be given a sensible and reasonable meaning in it's context. Ideally, a possessor of a thing has:- Complete physical control over it- Knowledge of it's existence, it's situation and it's qualities
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Constructive possessionCPAWSINIAPPC,BTHRATIOCECOI
Constructive possession arises when something is not in a person's physical custody, but they have ready access to it or can exercise control over it
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Accompanied byTPMP-ACBTVOTOVATSOTP-TDHAITSATTTVOTWU-TVOTWUFTPOETP,OPOORTIBS
Accompanied by The prosecution must prove- A connection between the violence or threats of violence and the stealing of the property- The defendant had intent to steal at the time the violence or threats were used- The violence or threats were used for the purpose of extorting the property, or preventing or overcoming resistance to it being stolen
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R V MaihiIIIIATTMBAN(COL)BTAOS...AATOV.BMBPHTTDNRTTAOSATTOVBC
It is implicit in 'accompany' that there must be a nexus (connection or link) between the act of stealing....and a threat of violence. Both must be present. "However the term does not require that the act of stealing and the threat of violence be contemporaneous..."
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ViolenceITCOR,VMIMTAMDOFAMTATA,BNNITIOBI
In the context of robbery, violence must involve more than a minimal degree of force and more than a technical assault, but need not involve the infliction of bodily injury
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Peneha V PoliceIISTTAOTDFIWPFOATFPOVAOMPAVMOPETTCBIOD
It is sufficient that "the actions of the defendant forcibly interfere with personal freedom or amount to forcible powerful or violent action or motion producing a very marked or powerful effect tending to cause bodily injury or discomfort"
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Threats of violenceATIGADOVWTVWBUITVDNSTTRDTMABCBITTDC,DOEA,DOTC
A "threat"is generally a direct or veiled warning that violence will be used if the victim does not submit to the robbers demands.Threats may also be conveyed by inference through the defendant's conduct, demeanor or even appearance, depending on the circumstances.
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R V Broughton (1986) 1NZLR 641ATOVITMOAITIVUTMOPBHO.TTMBDOV.IMBCBWOC,OACOB
A threat of violence is "the manifestation of an intention to inflict violence unless the money or property be handed over, the threat may be direct or veiled. It may be conveyed by words or conduct or a combination of both."
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To any personGNPBJNOBCEVOTCBDAAPNJTVAAPOI
Gender neutral. Proven by judicial notice or circumstantiallyViolence or threats can be directed at any person not just the victim and any property or interest.
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PropertyIROPPAAEOIIAROPP,M,E,AAD,AATIA,AAOROIS2, CA 1961
Includes any real or personal property, and any estate or interest in any real or personal property, money, electricity and any debt, and any thing in action, and any other right or interestSection 2, Crimes Act 1961
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ExtortTEMTOBCOIEIAOOTWOTV,ATPMSTTTITVTPWHP
To "extort" means "to obtain by coercion or intimidation"Extortion implies the overbearing of the will of the victim and the prosecution must show that the threats induced the victim to part with his property
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PreventTKFH
To keep from happening
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Overcome resistanceTD,TPO,TGTBOIAC
"to defeat; to prevail over; to get the better of in a conflict"
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ImportsI(a) IRTAG,MTAOTGINZIAM,WLOUFAPONZS2, CAEA1996
Importation (a) in relation to any goods, means the arrival of the goods in New Zealand in any manner, whether lawfully or unlawfully, from a point outside New ZealandSection 2, Customs and Excise Act 1996
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ExportsTOEFTPOTA,TTOEITTWTECLTLCPAWTCCIBPTAPONZS53CAEA1996
Time of exportationFor the purpose of this Act, the time of exportation is the time when the exporting craft leaves the last customs place at which that craft calls immediately before proceeding to a point outside of New ZealandSection 53 Customs and Excise Act 1996
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Saxton V PoliceTIITIFAOTCTBBIFAFC
To import includes "to introduce from abroad, or to cause to be brought in from a foreign country
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R V HancoxTEOIEFTTTGENZUTRTID(ie)WTHCTBUTCOTAAAHBATTCOA
The element of importing exists from the time the goods enter New Zealand until they reach their immediate destination (ie) when they have ceased to be under the control of the appropriate authorities and have become available to the cosignee or addressee
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Guilty Knowledge (Importing)TCMPNOTTDCISWCTTAIOTD,IMAPTDGKTWIPTTD- KATI,A- KTISWACD,A- ITCTI
The crown must prove not only that the defendants conduct in some way contributed to the actual importation, it must also prove the defendants guilty knowledgeThis will involve proof that the defendant - knew about the importation and- knew the imported substance was a controlled drug and- intended to cause the importation
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R V StrawbridgeIINNFTCTEKOTPOTA.ITAOETTCKOHPWBP,BITISETTAHBORGTHAWI,TSIETBAUTJISBRDTTWNS
It is not necessary for the crown to establish knowledge on the part of the accused. In the absence of evidence to the contrary knowledge on her part will be presumed, but if there is some evidence that the accused honestly believed on reasonable grounds that her act was innocent then she is entitled to be acquitted unless the jury is satisfied beyond reasonable doubt that this was not so.
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Police V EmeraliUAIADOTQODIMBMAUTSOOPANDNETSMAUROTS
In any drug offence the quantity of drug involved must be measurable and usable."......the serious offence of... Possessing a narcotic does not extend to some minute and useless residue of the substance".
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Controlled DrugMASPMOASODIS1,S2OS3OTAAIACDAS2, MODA1975
Means any substance, preparation, mixture or article specified or described in schedule 1, schedule 2 or schedule 3 of this act and includes any controlled drug analogueSection 2, misuse of Drugs Act 1975
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Unlawful sexual connectionPAHUSCWPBIPAHSCWPB(a) WPBCTTC,A(b) WBORGTPBCTTCS128(3), CA 1961
Person A has unlawful sexual connection with person B if person A has sexual connection with person B(a) without person B's consent to the connection and(b) without believing on reasonable grounds person B consents to the connectionSection 128(3), Crimes Act 1961
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Sexual Connection(a) CEBTIITGOAOOP,OTFGMPO(I) APOTBOAPO(II) AOHOMBAP(b) CBTMOTOOPAAPOAPGOAO(c) TCOCOAKDIP(a)OP(b)
(a) Connection effected by the introduction into the genitalia or anus of one person, otherwise than for genuine medical purposes of(i) a part of the body of another person or(ii) an object held or manipulated by another person or(b) Connection between the mouth or tongue of one person and a part of another persons genitalia or anus or(c) the continuation of connection, of a kind described in paragraph (a) or paragraph (b)
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InjureMTCABHS2, CA1961
Means to cause actual bodily harmSection 2, Crimes Act 1961
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R V DonovanBH..IAHOICTIWTHOCOTV..INNBP,BM,ND,BMTMTAT
'Bodily harm'.... includes any hurt or injury calculated to interfere with the health or comfort of the victim. It need not be permanent, but must, no doubt, be more than merely transitory and trifling
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With reckless disregard for the safety of othersARICADTAUR
Acting reckless involves consciously and deliberately taking an unjustifiable risk
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R V HarneyRIFODCTCWH,TWAITCTCOCROTR
Recklessness involves foresight of dangerous consequences that could well happen, together with an intention to continue the course of conduct regardless of the risk
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Robbery-T- ABVOTOV- TAPOP- UTETPSOTPOORTIBSS234(1), CA 1961
-theft- accompanied by violence or threats of violence- to any person or property- used to extort the property stolen or to prevent or overcome resistance to its being stolenSection 234(1), Crimes Act 1961
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At the time ofDTCOTT,ATTOTWTRI
During the commission of the theft, at the time of taking with the required intent
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Immediately beforeRTTCITBTRATIOGBH
Refers to the connection in time between the robbery and the infliction of grievous bodily harm
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Immediately afterRTTCITBTRATIOGBH
Refers to the connection in time between the robbery and the infliction of grievous bodily harm
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ProduceTPMTBSIBOTBSIEFIRMOE
To "produce" means to bring something into being, or to bring something into existence from its raw materials or elements
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ManufactureMITPOSCCOPRMTCANS
Manufacturing is the process of synthesis; combining components or processing raw materials to create a new substance
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R V RuaTWPOMIS6(1)(b)BCTCOCDBSFOPWCTOSIAPCD
the words "produce" or "manufacture" in s 6(1)(b) broadly cover the creation of controlled drugs by some form of process which changes the original substances into a particular controlled drug
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CompleteTOICOTPSICWONIIIAUF
the offence is complete once the prohibited substance is created, whether or not it is in a useable form
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Guilty knowledge (Produce/manufacture)TWIPTTD-KATP/MA-KTP/MSWACDA-ITCTP/M
This will involve proof that the defendant - knew about the produce/manufacturing and- knew the produce/manufacturing substance was a controlled drug and- intended to cause the produce/manufacturing
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AssaultAMTAOIAOATAFTTPOADOIOTBAAOGTASFTTPOAITPMTTHOCTOTBORGTHHPATEHP,ATAHACMS2, CA1961
Assault means the act of intentionally applying or attempting to apply force to the person of another directly or indirectly, or threatening by any act or gesture to apply such force to the person of another, if the person making the threat has, or causes the other to believe on reasonable grounds that he has, present ability to effect his purpose, and to assault has a corresponding meaningSection 2, Crimes Act 1961
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Sexual violation(1) SVITAOAPW(a) RAPO(b) HUSCWAPS128(1), CA1961
(1) Sexual violation is the act of a person who(a) rapes another person or(b) has unlawful sexual connection with another personSection 128(1), Crimes Act 1961
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Being together withTMBPT,ICTR,TDWPOAJEBTOMPWWPPATR
There must be proof that, in committing the robbery, the defendant was part of a joint enterprise by two or more persons who were physically present at the robbery
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R V GaleyBTITCOS235(b)ITOMPHTCITUTCFEIAEOACMRDITPOTC
"Being together" in the context of section 235(b) involves "two or more persons having the common intention to use their combined force, either in any event or as circumstances might require, directly in the perpetration of the crime."
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R V JoyceBTRTOMPA(PPT)ITCOAO
'Being together' require two or more people acting (physically present together) in the commission of an offence
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ChildCMAPUTAO12YS132(6)(A), CA1961
Child means a person under the age of 12 yearsSection 132(6)(a), Crimes Act 1961
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Proving ageIPTGIPTVBCICWIETITVATPNITC
In practice this generally involves producing the victims birth certificate in conjunction with independent evidence that identifies the victim as the person named in the certificate
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R V Forrest and ForrestTBEPITCSBABTPIPOTVA
The best evidence possible in the circumstances should be adduced by the prosecution in proof of the victims age
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Being armed withTTBAWMTTDICTIOHIAFIUAAW
The term "being armed with" means that the defendant is carrying the item or has it available for immediate use as a weapon
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Offensive weaponAAMOAFCFCBIOIBTPHIWHFSUS202A(1), CA1961
Any article made or altered for use for causing bodily injury or intended by the person having it with him for such useSection 202A(1), Crimes Act 1961
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InstrumentTTIINDBSBWIAIITBUAAWOTIAOTVWTR
The term "instrument" is not defined by statute, but will include any item intended to be used as a weapon or to intimidate and overbear the victims will to resist
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Anything appearing to be such a weapon or instrumentIMBPBTTOATBAOWOITTVATTDIOWALRATTPTIWBPAAW
It must be proved both that the object appeared to be an offensive weapon or instrument to the victim, and that the defendant intended or was at least reckless as to the possibility that it would be perceived as a weapon
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Indecent actAATIIHSCAICDAAPTIOTPMV
An act that is indecent has sexual connotations and involves conduct directed at a person that is offensive to public moral values
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R V CourtIIMCTR-TPWCAATTSMOTC
IndecencyIndecency means conduct that right thinking people will consider an affront to the sexual modesty of the complainant
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If such an act is done with the consent ....ISAAIDWTCOTC/YP,IIIW- TODTAOTC/YP- TC/YPDTAOTO- TAIM
If such an act is done with the consent of the Young person/Child it is immaterial whether:- The offender does the act on the young person/ Child- The young person/ Child does the act of the offender- the act is mutual
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Doing an indecent act on a childDAIAOACIIATCS132(6)(b), CA1961
Doing an indecent act on a child includes indecently assaulting the childSection 132(6)(b), Crimes Act 1961
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Young personYPMAPUTAO16YS134(6)(A), CA1961
Young person means a person under the age of 16 yearsSection 134(6)(a), Crimes Act 1961
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Doing an indecent act on a young personDAIAOAYPIIATYPS134(6)(b), CA1961
Doing an indecent act on a young person includes indecently assaulting the young personSection 134(6)(b), Crimes Act 1961
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R V LeesonIATDOIA...IAAAWCOI
Indecent assaultThe definition of "indecent assault" is an assault accompanied with circumstances of indecency
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R V TihiIATOOTSIOIP(a)(b)(c)IMBSTOEMTCTSHOFTTAUBHWLTEOTROSI
In addition to one of the specific intents outlined in paragraphs (a), (b) or (c) it must be shown the offender either meant to cause the specified harm or foresaw that the actions undertaken by him were likely to expose others to the risk of suffering it
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Facilitate the commissionTMPOTMEOE
To make possible or to make easy or easier
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R v Sturm [191(1)(a)]US191(1)(a)IINNFTPTPTICWASC
under section 191(1)(a) it is not necessary for the prosecution to prove the intended crime was actually subsequently committed
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Avoid detectionOUS191(1)(b)ADTCOAI,WTOCTSHTPHOAPFBCITA
Offences under section 191(1)(b) arises during the commission of an imprisonable where the offender causes the specified harm to prevent himself or another person from being caught in the act
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Facilitate flightTMPOTMEOETSHICTETOTMEETEOTPTCATCOACOAIO
To make possible or to make easy or easierThe specified harm is caused to enable the offender(s) to more easily effect their escape or prevent their capture after the commission or attempted commission of an imprisonable offence
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Imprisonable offenceIOM,ITCOAI,AOPBIFLOBATOI
Imprisonable offence means, in the case of an individual, an offence punishable by imprisonment for life or by a term of imprisonment
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R V WatiTMBPOTCOACOACEBTPCTAOBTPWAOFHITAOF
There must be proof of the commission or attempted commision of a crime either by the person committing the assault or by the person whose arrest or flight he intends to avoid or facilitate
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R V Sturm (stupefies)TSMTCAEOTMONSOAPWRSIWTPMOPATAIAWWMHAIC
To "stupify" means to cause an effect on the mind or nervous system of a person, which really seriously interferes with that person's mental or physical ability to act in any way which might hinder an intended crime
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Renders unconsciousTRAPUTOAMCTVTLC
To render a person unconscious, the offenders actions must cause the victim to lose consciousness
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Any violent meansITAOFTPIAP
Includes the application of force which physically incapacitates a person
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R v CrossanIORIAPOTWAWAAPI
Incapable of resistance means a powerlessness of the will as well as a physical incapacity
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SupplyITD,G,OSS2, MODA 1975
Includes to distribute, give or sellSection 2, Misuse of drugs Act 1975
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R V MaginnisSIMTTMTOPC(II)ETRTATT...TPFWHD
Supply involves "more than the mere transfer of physical control....(it includes) enabling the recipient to apply the thing.... to purposes for which he desires..."
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AdministersITCODD,TAMOAITDACA..DTBTITSOAPBLD
In the context of drug dealing, the appropriate meaning of administer is to direct and cause a ....drug to be taken into the system of another person.Black's law dictionar
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R V DuringOTS(AOI)AIBTPCTATHIRORTSTTODOAKPBTS
Offers to supplyAn offer is an intimation by the person charged to another that he is ready on request to supply to that other, drugs of a kind prohibited by the statute
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R V BrownOTS-OTSADTHHOH-OTSADTWBPASFD-OTSADTHMBHCS-OTSADD,KHWNSTD
Offering to supply- offers to supply a drug that he has on hand- offers to supply a drug that will be procured at some future date- offers to supply a drug that he mistakenly believes he can supply- offers to supply a drug deceitfully, knowing he will not supply that drug
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Offering to administerOTA-OTAADTHHOH-OTAADTWBPASFD-OTAADTHMBHCS-OTAADD,KHWNSTD
Offering to administer- offers to administer a drug that he has on hand- offers to administer a drug that will be procured at some future date- offers to administer a drug that he mistakenly believes he can supply- offers to administer a drug deceitfully, knowing he will not supply that drug
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Otherwise deals inTT"OD"IP(c)IAADIADBSMOTBD,GOSI,AIOOTSOAI
The term otherwise deals in paragraph (c) is aimed at dealing in a drug by some means other than distributing, giving or selling it, administering it or offering to supply or administer it
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Guilty knowledge (Supply/administer/offer)TWIPTTD-KATS/A/O,A-KTS/A/OSWACD,A-ITCTS/A/O
This will involve proof that the defendant - knew about the Supply/administer/offer and- knew the Supply/administer/offer substance was a controlled drug and- intended to cause the Supply/administer/offer
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Class A ControlledMACDSODIS1TTAS2, MODA1975 Drug
Means any controlled drugs specified or described in Schedule 1 to this ActSection 2, Misuse of Drugs Act 1975
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Class B Controlled DrugMACDSODIS2TTAS2, MODA1975
Means any controlled drugs specified or described in Schedule 2 to this ActSection 2, Misuse of Drugs Act 1975
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Offers to administerIINNTSTPMTOTSAITSTD
It is not necessary to show the person making the offer actually intended to supply the drug
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Class C Controlled DrugMTCDSODIS3TTAAIACDAS2, MODA1975
Means the controlled drugs specified or described in Schedule 3 to this Act and includes and controlled drug analogueSection 2, Misuse of Drugs Act 1975
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SellASOWAQOSIADIEFSVC.WCBM,BAOVWS
A sale occurs when a quantity or share in a drug is exchanged for some valuable consideration. Will commonly be money, but anything of value will suffice
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Dealing with controlled drugsFTPOP(e)OS(1)OTS,IIIPTAPHSACDTAPHSUTCIPBDTHSTCDTTOPSection6(5), MODA1975
For the purposes of paragraph (e) of subsection (1) of this section, if it is proved that a person has supplied a controlled drug to another person he shall until the contrary is proved be deemed to have sold that controlled drug to that other personSection 6(5) Misuse of drugs Act 1975
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Offers to sellTPMPTE:-TCOAOTSACD(TAR)A-AITTOPBTOTBG(TMR)
The prosecution must prove two elements:- the communicating of an offer to sell a controlled drug (the actus reus) and-an intention that the other person believes the offer to be genuine (the mens rea)
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Possession (Sec 2(2), Misuse of drugs act 1975)FTPOTA,TTWAPHIHPIATSTHCWIITCOAS2(2), MODA1975
For the purposes of this act, the things which a person has in his possession include any thing subject to his control which is in the custody of another Section 2(2), Misuse of drugs Act 1975
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Section 6(1)(c), Misuse of Drugs Act 1975SOA,OOTSOA,ACACDOCBCDTAOP,OODIASCD
Supply or administer, or offer to supply or administer any class A controlled drug or class B controlled drug to any other person, or otherwise deals in any such controlled drugsSection 6(1)(c), Misuse of Drugs Act 1975
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Section 6(1)(d), Misuse of Drugs Act 1975SOA,OOTSOA,ACCCDTAPU18YOA
Supply or administer, or offer to supply or administer, any class C controlled drug to a person under 18 years of ageSection 6(1)(d), Misuse of Drugs Act 1975
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Section 6(1)(e), Misuse of Drugs Act 1975S,OOTS,ACCCDTAPOOO18YOA
Sell or offer to sell, any class C controlled drug to a person of or over 18 years of ageSection 6(1)(e), Misuse of Drugs Act 1975
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Dealing with controlled drugs - PresumptionFTPOS(1)(f),APIPUTCIPTBIPOACDFAOTPIS(1)(c),(d),O(e)IHOSIIPOTCDIAA,L,OQAOOWTCDIPTBFS(SS2(1A)
For the purposes of subsection (1)(f), a person is presumed until the contrary is proved to be in possession of a controlled drug for any of the purposes in subsection (1)(c),(d) or (e) if he or she is in possession of the controlled drug in an amount, level, or quantity at or over which the controlled drug is presumed to be for supply (See section 2(1A))Section 6, Misuse of Drugs Act 1975
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Dependent family member 131A (1)(a)FTPOS131,OPIADFMOAP(a)ITOPHPOAOHOH,AI(i)HOHP,SP,FP,G,UOAO(ii)AP,SPOFPOAPDISP(i)O(iii)ACOHOHPOSPO(iv)TSODFPOAPDISP(i)OSP(ii)OSP(iii)
For the purposes of section 131, one person is a dependent family member of another person - (a) if the other person has power or authority over him or her, and is-(i) his or her parent, step parent, foster parent, guardian, uncle or aunt or(ii) a parent, step parent or foster parent of a person described in sub-paragraph (i) or(iii) a child of his or her parent or step parent or(iv) the spouse or de facto partner of a person described in sub-paragraph (i) or sub-paragraph (ii) or sub-paragraph (iii)
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Dependent family member 131A (1)(b)FTPOS131,OPIADFMOAP(b)ITAMOTSF,WOOCRFGATOP(i)INAPRTIP(a)B(ii)HARF,OSRIHOHCOU
For the purposes of section 131, one person is a dependent family member of another person - (b) if they are members of the same family, whanau, or other culturally recognized family group, and the other person-(i) is not a person refferred to in paragraph (a) but(ii) has a responsibility for, or significant role in, his or her care or upbringing
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Dependent family member 131A (1)(c)FTPOS131,OPIADFMOAP(c)IHORILWTOPAAMOTOPF,ATOPINAPRTIP(a)BH(i)POAAHOHA(ii)ARF,OSRI,HOHCOU
For the purposes of section 131, one person is a dependent family member of another person - (c) if he or she is living with the other person as a member of the other person's family, and the other person is not a person referred to in paragraph (a), but has - (i) power or authority over him or her and(ii) a responsibility for, or significant role in, his or her care or upbringing
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Must prove guilty knowledge (possession)TWIPTTD-KATPA-KTPSWACDA-ITCOE(c)(d)O(e)
This will involve proof that the defendant - knew about the possession and- knew the possessed substance was a controlled drug and- intended to carry out either (c),(d) or (e)
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DischargesTDITCMTFOS
To discharge in this context means to fire or shoot
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Firearm(a)MAFWAS,B,MOOPCBDBFOEA(b)I(i)ATHBASTICBUTDASBMOOPBFOEA(ii)AWIN,FTTBCODAS,B,MOOPBWBICOTROACPOPOTCOROADODWBAFWTMOP(a)OTDOSP(i)OTPA(iii)A(BAFWTMOP(a)OTDOSP(i)OTP)WIFTTBDOPDA(iv)ASDAS2,AA83
Firearm (a) means anything from which any shot, bullet, missile or other projectile can be discharge by force of explosive and (b) Includes(i) Anything that has been adapted so that it can be used to discharge a shot, bullet, missile or other projectile by force of explosive and(ii) Anything which is not, for the time being capable of discharging any shot, bullet, missile or other projectile but which by its completion or the replacement of any component part or parts or the correction or repair of any defect or defects would be a firearm within the meaning of paragraph (a) of this definition or sub-paragraph (i) of this paragraph and(iii) anything (being a firearm within the meaning of paragraph (a) of this definition or sub-paragraph (i) of this paragraph) which is for the time being dismantled or partly dismantled and(iv) any specially dangerous airgunSection 2, Arms Act 1983
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AirgunAI(a)AAR(b)AAP(c)AWFWBTUOGOCA(ANBFOE)AS,B,MOOPCBDS2,AA83
Airgun includes(a) any air rifle(b) any air pistol(a) any weapon from which, by the use of gas or compressed air (and not by force of explosive) any shot bullet, missile or other projectile can be dischargedSection 2, Arms Act 1983
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Similar weaponSW
Similar weapon
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Sends to or delivers
The term send or deliver take their ordinary meaning and may include situations where the victim receives a dangerous thing by mail or courier
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Puts in any place
would take on its normal meaning and would include any place an item can be left
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Explosive
Any substance or mixture or combination of substances which in it's normal state is capable either of decomposition at such rapid rate as to result in an explosion or of producing a pyrotechnic effect, Includes: gun powder, gelignite, detonators Does not include: Firearms, fireworksSection 2, Arms Act 1983
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Injurious substance or device
The term "injurious substance or device" covers a range of things capable of causing harm to a person; for example a letter containing anthrax powder that is mailed to a political target
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Completion of offence (firearms)
Although offences under section 198(1)(a) require the actual discharge of a firearm at a person, under section 198(1)(b) it in not necessary for an explosion to occur; the offence is complete when an explosive or an injurious substance or device is sent, delivered or put in place. However, the substance must have the capacity to explode or cause injury
126
Sets fire (firearm)
Fire is the result of the process of combustion, a chemical reaction between fuel and oxygen, triggered by heat
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Against any Constable
Constable means a police employee who - (a) holds the office of constable (whether appointed as a constable under the Police Act 1958 or this act) and(b) includes a constable who holds any level of position within the New Zealand PoliceSection 4, Police Act 2008
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Acting in the course of his or her duty
The term includes every lawful act which a constable does while on duty, and may include acts done where the circumstances create a professional obligation for a constable to exercise policing duties while off dutyHowever, an officer who is acting unlawfully, cannot be said to be acting in the course of his or her duty****
129
Knowing that the person is a member of the police so acting
The accused must know the victim is a police officer and know that the officer is acting in the course of his or her duty, or be reckless as to those facts.
130
Knowing / knowledge
Knowing means knowing or correctly believingSimester and BrookbanksThe defendant may believe something wrongly, but cannot know something that is false
131
Must be in the commission of an imprisonable offence
Must be in the commission of an imprisonable offence
132
Uses
Has a narrower meaning than 198A and includes firing or presenting a firearm, or displaying it in a menacing manner, but may not extend to the use of a firearm as a club
133
To obtain consent by fraud
Consent obtained by the misrepresentation of the facts or the offenders intentions
134
To obtain consent by duress
Consent obtained by actual or implied threat of force to the victim or another person. Can include other forms of pressure and coercio
135
Section 209A, Crimes Act 1961
A child under the age of 16 years cannot consent to being taken away or detained
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Cause to be married or have sexual connection with some other person
This relates to situations where the abductor takes away or detains the victim to enable another person to marry themORUnder this provision the offender's intent is to enable another person to have sexual connection with the victim
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Marry
In this context means to engage in a marriage solemnized in accordance with the provisions of the Marriage Act 1955
138
Ransom or Service
RansomA sum of money demanded or paid for the release of a person being held captureorServiceHold as a servant or slave
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Confined or Imprisoned
ConfinedRestricting their movements to within a geographical areaorImprisonedTo be held as if in prison
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Sent out of New Zealand or Taken out of New Zealand
Sent out of New Zealand Sent- normal meaning, to be sent outside New Zealand shoresOR Taken out of New ZealandTaken suggests victim in company or custody of a person accompanying them out of New Zealand
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Person (if applicable, obtain any benefit or cause loss)
Gender Neutral. Proven by judicial notice or circumstantial evidence**** (add only if relates)Legislation provides a wide definition of the term person that incorporates not only real people, but also companies and other organisations.Section 2, Crimes Act 1961
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Benefit
Any benefit, pecuniary advantage, privilege, property, service or valuable considerationSection 267(4), Crimes Act 1961
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Obtain
Obtain in relation to any person means obtain or retain for himself or herself or any other personSection 217, Crimes Act 1961
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Immovable property
property will be considered immovable if it is currently fixed in place and unable to be moved, even though it may be possible to make it movable. In general, it relates to buildings and land and things growing on land, such as forrest
145
Aircraft
means any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the reaction of the air otherwise than by the reactions of the air against the surface of the earthSection 2, Civil Aviation Act 1990
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Damages by fire
Although fire damage will often involve burning or charring, it is not necessary that the property is actually set alight; melting, blistering of paint or significant smoke damage may be sufficient
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Life
"life" in this context means human life, and the danger must be to the life of someone other than the defendant.
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Claim of right
In relation to any act, means a belief at the time of the act in a proprietary or possessory right in property in relation to which the offence is alleged to have been committed, although that belief may be based on ignorance or mistake of fact or of any matter of law other than the enactment against which the offence is alleged to have been committedSection 2, Crimes Act 1961
149
vehicle
Means a contrivance equipped with wheels, tracks or revolving runners on which it moves or is movedSection 2 Land Transport Act 1998
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Ship
Means every description of vessel used in navigation, however propelled; and includes any barge, lighter, dinghy, raft, or like vessel; and also included any ship belonging to or used as a ship of the armed forces of any countrySection 2, Crimes Act 1961
151
evade justice
All acts must be done by accused with the express intention that the person evades justice either by avoiding arrest or conviction
152
the act must have specifically....
the act must have specifically assisted the offender after they had been arrested
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tampers with/actively suppresses evidence
must do a deliberate act in relation to evidence against the offender for the purpose of assisting the person to evade justice. the act must actually help the person
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party
Defined as being anyone who- commits the offence- does or omits an act for the purpose of aiding any person to commit the offence- abets any person in the commission of the offence- incites, counsels or procures any person to commit the offenceSection 66(1), Crimes Act 1961
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offence
An act or omission that is punishable that is punishable on conviction under any enactment and demarcated into four categories
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Challenge (to accessory after the fact)
A person charged with being an accessory after the fact is entitled to insist on proof of the principle crime and to challenge the evidence of it even if the principle offender has pleaded guilty
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Receives/comforts or assists
the accused does a deliberate act for the purpose of assisting the person to evade justice. the act done must actually help the person in some way
158
Knowing (accessory after the fact)
the accused must have knowledge that the person that they are being an accessory to was party to an offence at the time of assisting them
159
A continuing act of remaining
A continuing act of remaining in the building without authority and the continuing act is accompanied at some point by an intent to commit a crime within the building
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While committing
The accused must be in the process of committing a burglary
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Has (burglary)
The words "has a weapon with him or her" require no more than that the weapon is on the person of the accused or is readily available to him or her
162
Uses (Burglary)
A weapon may be "used" where words or conduct show the defendant has actual possession of a weapon or it is immediately available
163
Anything as a weapon(burglary)
Under this provision the item is not necessarily one that is made to inflict bodily injury it is any item capable of inflicting bodily injury so long as the person using it intends it to be used for such purpose
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Present (burglary)
the accused must still be present on the building or ship. In this sense the finding of the accused on the premises is an essential part of the offence.
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Includes
The word includes and the particular examples used it is clear that parliament was not attempting to provide a comprehensive list of the items that might fall within the definition.
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Authority
The act does not provide a definition of authority in general terms permission to enter onto (or remain within) the premises will be given by the occupier or person entitled to give consent
167
An imprisonable offence (burglary/receiving)
Normal meaning - any offence punishable by a term of imprisonment
168
Having
The word 'having' changes the entry element from 231(1)(a) as the accused must have already entered the building or ship before formulating the required intent to commit a crime
169
Remaining
The term "remaining" suggests this form of the offence may be committed in two ways
170
the physical element of the offence is complete (burglary)
the physical element of the offence is complete on the act of deliberately remaining in the building after the point where the accused should have left the building.
171
Building
means any building or structure of any description, whether permanent or temporary; and includes a tent, caravan or houseboat; and also includes any enclosed yard or any closed cave or closed tunnel
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Entry
For the purposes of section 231 and section 232 entry is defined under section 231(3) as:(a) entrance into a building or ship is made as soon as any part of the body of the person making the entrance, or any part of any instrument used by that person, is within the building or shipand(b) everyone who gains entrance to a building or ship by any threat or artifice used for that purpose is to be treated as having entered without authoritySection 231(3), Crimes Act 1961
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Receiving
Receiving is complete as soon as the offender has, either exclusively or jointly with the thief or any other person, possession of, or control over, the property or helps in concealing or disposing of the propertySection 246(3), Crimes Act 1961
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Mens rea (Conspiracy)
The mens rea (mental intent) necessay for a conspiracy is:- an intention of those involved to agree; and- an intention that the relevant course of conduct should be pursued by those party to the agreement
175
Between two or more persons
A person cannot conspire alone; there must be another conspirator for an offence to be committed
176
Section 67, Crimes Act 1961
A husband and wife or civil union partners can commit conspiracy
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Offence (Conspiracy)
Any act or omission that is punishable on conviction under any enactment, and are demarcated into four categories
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Actus reus (Conspiracy)
the actus rea (physical element) of conspiracy is the agreement between two or more people to put their common design into effect.
179
The conspiratorial agreement requires....
The conspiratorial agreement requires the operation of both the physical and the mental faculties
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Person (Obtains by deception)
Person, owner, and other words and expressions of the like kind, include the Crown and any public body or local authority, and any board, society, or company and any other body of persons, whether incorporated or not, and the inhabitants of the district of any local authority, in relation to such acts and things as it or they are capable of doing or owningSection 2, Crimes Act 1961
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loss
is likely to include financial and property losses and may also encompass emotional, cultural and intellectual losses
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Liability
legally enforceable financial obligation to pay
183
Debt
money owing from one person to another
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Intent to deceive
offender must know representation is false and intend the other person to act upon it as genuine
185
False representation
- Must be false and the defendant must know or believe that it is false in a material particular' or- be reckless whether it is falseAbsolute certainty is not required and willful blindness as to the falsity of the statement will suffice
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Deception
(a) a false representation, whether oral, documentary, or by conduct, where the person making the representation intends to deceive any other person and -(i) knows that it is false in a material particular; or(ii) is reckless as to whether it is false in a material particular(b) an omission to disclose a material particular, with intent to deceive any person, in circumstances where there is a duty to disclose it; or(c) a fraudulent device, trick, or stratagem used with intent to deceiv
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Uses or attempts to use
The prosecution must prove that the offender used of attempted to use the document with the intent to obtain the property, service, pecuniary advantage or valuable consideration
188
Document
Includes part of a document in any form, and includes-Paper/material containing anything that can be read-photos, negatives and related items-discs, tapes, cards or other devices/equipment on which information is stored and can be reproducedSection 217, Crimes Act 1961
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Takes
For tangible property, theft is committed by taking when the offender moves the property or causes it to be movedSection 219(4), Crimes Act 1961
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Dishonestly
In relation to an act or omission, means done or omitted without a belief that there was express or implied consent to, or authority for, the act or omission from a person entitled to give such consent or authoritySection 217, Crimes Act 1961
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Pecuniary advantage
economic or monetary advantage
192
Service
limited to financial or economic value
193
R V Pekepo
A reckless discharge of a firearm in the general direction of a passer-by who happens to be hit is not sufficient proof. An intention to shoot that person must be established
194
R V Mohi
The offence is committed at the time of taking away, so long as there is, at that moment, the necessary intent. It has never been regarded as necessary....that the crown should show the intent was carried out
195
R V Pryce
DetainsDetaining is an active concept meaning to keep in confindment or custody. This is to be contrasted to the passive concept of harbouring or mere failure to hand over
196
R V Wellard
Takes AwayThe essence of the offence of kidnapping is the deprivation of liberty coupled with a carrying away from a place where the victim wants to be
197
R V Crossan (abduction/kidnapping)
Taking away and detaining are separate and distinct offences. The first consists of taking the victim away the second of detaining them.
198
R V Chartrand
Without lawful justification, authority or excuse
199
R V Archer
Property may be damaged if it suffers permanent or temporary physical harm or permanent or temporary impairment of its use or value
200
R v Morley
Loss...is assessed by the extent to which the complainant's position prior to the (offence) has been diminished or impaired
201
R V Mane
To be considered an accessory the acts done by the person must be after the completion of the offence
202
R V Briggs
Knowledge may also be inferred from willful blindness or a deliberate abstention from making inquiries that would confirm the suspected truth
203
R V Crooks
Knowledge means actual knowledge or belief in the sense of having no real doubt that the person assisted was a party to the relevant offence
204
R V Keen
The three questions formulated for 'without authority by the judge in R V Keen were:(i) What is the authority asserted?(ii) What is the extent of that authority?(iii) Was it exceeded
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R V Collins
Mental ElementThere cannot be a conviction for entering a premises 'as a trespasser' unless the person entering does so knowing he is a trespasser and deliberately enters or is reckless whether or not he is entering the premises of another without the other parties consent
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R V Steele
'to use' may be limited to the offender revealing by words or conduct show the defendant has actual possession of a weapon in their physical possession and readily available
207
Police V Pittman
The word 'weapon' carries the meaning of something used to inflict bodily injury....also any other item which the accused intended to use to inflict harm should the need arise... Bodily injury need not be limited to direct physical injury and can include bodily harm arising as a result of shock produced by the weapon
208
Pritchard V Police
In each case the aim of the legislation is the same, namely to apply a particular criminal sanction for the intrusion into living accomadation
209
R V Kennedy
A guilty knowledge that the thing has been stolen or dishonestly obtained must exist at the time of receiving
210
R V Lucinsky
The property received must be the property stolen or illegally obtained (or part thereof) and not some other item for which the illegally obtained property had been exchanged or which are the proceeds
211
Sullivan V Earl of Caithness
ConstructivePossession includes not merely those who have physical custody of firearms.... but also those who have firearms under their control at their behest, even though for one reason or another they may be kept at another location
212
R V Donelly
Where stolen property has been physically recovered by the police, it is legally impossible to commit the crimes of receiving or attempted. It must be legally possible to receive the property
213
Churchill V Walton
The conspirators need not know it is an offence but must know the act is unlawful
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R V White
The conspiracy may be by a person who could not commit the crime and where you can prove that a suspect conspired with other parties whose identities are unknown, that suspect can still be convicted even if the identity of the other parties is never established and remains unknow
215
R V Sanders
A conspiracy does not end with the making of the agreement. The conspiratorial agreement continues in operation and therefore in existence until it is ended by completion of its performance or abandonment or in any other manner by which agreements are discharged
216
Mulcahy V R
ConspiresA conspiracy consists not merely in the intention of two or more, but in the agreement of two or more to do an unlawful act, or to do a lawful act by unlawful means
217
Hayes V R (P.A)
A pecuniary advantage is anything that enhances the accused's financial position. It is that enhancement which constitutes the element of advantage
218
Hayes v R (V.C)
A valuable consideration is anything capable of being valuable consideration, whether of a monetary kind or of any other kind; in short, money or money's worth
219
Hayes V R (belief)
The question is whether the belief is held, not whether that belief is reasonable. However reasonableness may be relevant as evidence on the issue of whether the belief was actually held
220
Hayes V R (unsuccessful use)
An unsuccessful use of a document is as much use as a successful one. Because the use does not have to be successful it may be difficult to draw a clear line between use and attempted use.
221
R V Morley
An intention to deceive requires that the deception is practiced in order to deceive the affected party. Purposeful intent is necessary and must exist as the time of the deception
222
R V Misic
Essentially a document is a thing which provides evidence or information or serves as a record
223
R V Laverty
It is necessary for the prosecution to prove that the person parting with the property was induced to do so by the false representation made
224
Fisher V RavenCRTTOOTDTPORITTGTDSBTC.TOTPMBLE
CreditRefers to the obligation on the debtor to pay or repay in the time given to do so by the creditor. The obligation to pay must be legally enforceable
225
R V MckayCHBOBATTTADNPAITD
...credit had been obtained....but at that time the accused did not possess an intent to deceive
