matthew senia
Statutory Murder
Statutory Murder, otherwise known as constructive murder, is when an accused person unintentionally causes victim’s death by an act of...
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matthew senia
- Jun 11
- 3 min
Statutory self-defence
Elements of Statutory Self-defence 1. Sections 322K(1)–(2) of the Crimes Act 1958 state: (1) A person is not guilty of an offence if...
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matthew senia
- Jun 4
- 2 min
Police arrest and questioning
As criminal defence lawyers, we understand the importance of knowing your rights when encountering law enforcement. Being informed and...
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matthew senia
- Jun 4
- 2 min
Failing to nominate the driver of a motor vehicle
It is an offence against the Road Safety Act 1986 (RSA) section 60 for the owner of a motor vehicle or a relevant nominated person in...
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matthew senia
- Jun 4
- 2 min
Manslaughter - the basics
Manslaughter is a common law offence. One of its forms is manslaughter by an unlawful and dangerous act causing death. This form of...
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