Consider Phil’s mens rea when he sets fire to the wheelie bins. Consider whether his mens rea will make a difference to the offence he is charged with.
Criminal Law Description Phil (15) is hanging about near his local off licence. Somewhat annoyed he has been refused cigarettes he starts playing with his lighter, and decides to set the wheelie bins in the yard of the shop on fire. After Phil has done this, he becomes a little bored and decides to go […]