Principle

CRIMINAL LAW — Murder — Intention — Natural and Probable Consequences

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Intent is rarely proved by direct evidence; it is inferred from the surrounding circumstances, particularly the nature of the act and the weapon used. Where an accused deliberately inflicts an injury, and the natural and probable consequence of that injury is death or grievous bodily…

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