Principle

CRIMINAL LAW – Defence of Accident – Burden on Accused Displaced by Clear Evidence of Intent

Area of law
CRIMINAL LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The defence of accident is rebutted by evidence of intent. The accused bears the evidential burden of raising accident. The prosecution must prove intent. The principle applies to all criminal cases. The trial court's findings on intent are binding unless perverse. The court will examine…

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