Mens Rea Cases

Question 1

What legal principle comes from R v Mohan ?

Answer 1

The decision to bring about, so far as it lies within D’s power, the prohibited consequence

Question 2

What legal principle comes from R v Woolin ?

Answer 2

“Virtual certainty” that the accused’s actions would bring about the consequence

Question 3

What legal principle comes from R v Mowatt ?

Answer 3

The accused didn’t have to foresee the damage they actually did, simply some damage for a GBH s.20

Question 4

What legal principle comes from R v Cunningham ?

Answer 4

Recklessness - the risk of the consequence could be foreseen but action was taken anyway