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Direct intent
Defendant drove towards PC in an attempt to cause ABH |
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Oblique intent
Defendant threw baby towards pram (instead hitting the wall and dying from head injuries - which was virtually certain) |
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Matthews and Alleyne (2003)
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| Defendants threw victim into river, whilst appreciating that his lack of swimming skills would virtually certainly result in his injury or death. This allows jury to infer intention. |
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Cunningham (1957)
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Recklessness
(Tested subjectively) Defendant broke pre-paid gad metre to steal money, inadvertently adminstered noxious substance to girlfriend next door - serious injuries resulted. |
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