CJUS 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Common Law Offence, Chief Constable, Endangerment
28 Dec 2017
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The reasoning behind this case is because she knew the consequences that might arise due to putting burning newspaper through the letterbox. While the defendant did not plan on this outcome, she was aware that it may happen. Because she was aware that the death of the children may occur, even though it was not her intention, she i s responsible for the murders. Even if it was not probable, it was still possible: r vs. cunningham. The defendant should not be charged for maliciously administering a noxious thing to the neighbor. The intention of the crime was to steal money and that was it. He had no intention to release the gas and there was no intention to endanger the neighbor with gas. Because the defendant knew there was risk, he must be charged. While he had no intent to break the window, he planned the move so he would be very close to the window.
