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Return to Smith, Hogan, & Ormerod's Essentials of Criminal Law 4e, Student Resources
Chapter 7 Scenario questions
Non-fatal offences against the person
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Rudi punched Donny repeatedly in the face, until Donny was bleeding and had a broken jaw. Rudi was charged with s.18 GBH with intent.
If the jury are not convinced on a s.18 charge, what can they do?
Find Rudi guilty of s.20 GBH in the alternative.
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Find Rudi guilty of voluntary manslaughter.
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Find Rudi guilty of battery.
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Find Rudi not guilty.
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Jem wanted to tease his girlfriend, Claire, and so showed her a horror film. Claire hates horror films and became very upset, saying she was frightened. While Jem was in the toilet, his flatmate Harrison grabbed hold of Claire's shoulder and told her to "get a grip or shut up."
Would any criminal liability arise here?
Both Jem and Harrison will be found guilty of an offence.
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Jem may be found guilty of an offence, but Harrison will not.
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Harrison may be found guilty of an offence, but Jem will not.
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Both Jem and Harrison will be found not guilty of an offence.
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Jimbo plays professional rugby. During a televised match, Matthew, a player from the rival team, punches him in the face.
Does Matthew have a defence?
No – because his conduct is beyond the rules of the sport.
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Yes – because of the sporting exemption.
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No – because his conduct was disproportionate.
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Yes – because of provocation.
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Eli admired Andi, and tried (unsuccessfully) to befriend him. After Andi rebuffed Eli's offer of friendship 6 months ago, Eli began to comment prolifically on Andi's social media, sit on the wall outside Andi's house once a day, and periodically contact Andi by email to ask him to reconsider. Andi is not particularly upset by this, but wishes it to stop.
What would be the most likely initial charge?
s.2 - harassment.
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s.4 - aggravated harassment.
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s.2A - stalking.
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s.4A - aggravated stalking.
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