About this document

C v DPP: Child Criminal Capacity Case by ThomasTan is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The appellant, a 12-year-old boy, was seen tampering with a motorbike with a crowbar along with another boy. When approached by police officers, the boys ran away. The appellant was arrested and the motorbike was found to be damaged. The appellant claimed the defense of doli incapax, arguing he did not know his actions were seriously wrong. The magistrates convicted the appellant, inferring from his flight and the damage that he knew his actions were seriously wrong. The appellant appealed. On appeal, the c

Author

ThomasTan

Language

EN