Offences Against the Rights of Property Review
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What does the term 'actus reus' refer to in the context of analyzing an offence?

  • The mental element required for the offence
  • Specific or general intent of the accused
  • The punishment dictated by the court process
  • External circumstances that must be proven by the prosecution (correct)

    • In the context of determining the mental element required for an offence, what does the jurisprudence (caselaw) help with?

  • Understanding ambiguous language and presumptions
  • Deciding whether the offence is summary, hybrid, or indictable
  • Determining specific or general intent of the accused (correct)
  • Interpreting common law and statutory defences

    • Which factor dictates the court process for an offence, such as whether a jury trial is required or not?

  • Whether the offence is summary, hybrid, or indictable (correct)
  • The mental element required for the offence
  • The punishment for the offence
  • Whether the charge can be laid or not

    • What does section 787(1) of the Criminal Code provide?

    <p>General penalty for summary conviction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When breaking down offence sections into actus reus and mens rea, what does 'mens rea' refer to?

    <p>'Mental element' required for the offence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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