Intention: direct and oblique

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Aim or purpose
In one sentence, how do you spot direct intention from D’s conduct and aim?
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Virtual certainty consequence
What two things must be shown before you can treat a consequence as obliquely intended?
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Foresight is not intention
Why is foresight of a consequence not automatically the same as intention?
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Oblique intent versus recklessness
How would you distinguish oblique intention from recklessness in one oral comparison?
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Motive and intention
Why can motive support an inference but not replace proof of intention?
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Intention for murder or attempt
In a murder or attempt problem, what fault question do you ask before deciding whether the offence is made out?
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Intention: direct and oblique

Guided prompts in this topic

Aim or purpose

Virtual certainty consequence

Foresight is not intention

Oblique intent versus recklessness

Motive and intention

Intention for murder or attempt

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