Murder vs Manslaughter in Irish Law
The intent for murder under s.4 CJA 1964, provocation, and involuntary manslaughter.
Criminal LawSelf-Defence
Reasonable force in the circumstances as believed, the dwelling regime, retreat and excessive force.
Criminal LawActus Reus & Mens Rea
The building blocks of criminal liability — acts and omissions, causation, intention and recklessness, and strict liability.
Criminal LawNon-Fatal Offences Against the Person
The 1997 Act ladder — assault, assault causing harm and causing serious harm, and the mens rea for each.
Criminal LawTheft & Fraud Offences
Theft under the 2001 Act — dishonesty, appropriation and the intention to deprive, and the offences around it.
Criminal LawAttempts, Conspiracy & Incitement
Where preparation ends and attempt begins, the mens rea of attempt, impossibility, and how conspiracy differs.
Criminal LawAccomplice Liability & Joint Enterprise
Principals and accessories — aiding, abetting, counselling and procuring, joint enterprise and withdrawal.
Criminal LawInsanity & Diminished Responsibility
The two mental-disorder defences under the 2006 Act — the verdicts available, what each requires, and the burden of proof.