› two charges of unlawful possession of prohibited weapon
› application of s 28, Criminal Code 2002 (mental impairment defence) to offences where conduct element consists of a state of affairs rather than conduct.
Criminal Law
› JURISDICTION, PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
› two charges of unlawful possession of prohibited weapon
› power of the Supreme Court to make orders under s 334, Crimes Act 1900
› whether charges are back-up or related charges
› whether s 334 requires causal link between offending and mental impairment
› s 334 does not apply to charges.
Case Details
Citation[2016] ACTSC 348
CourtACTSC
JurisdictionAustralian Capital Territory
Decision Date25 November 2016
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