Hearings
England & Wales
17 Apr 1969 [1969] 2 QB 474; [1969] 3 WLR 1; [1969] 2 All ER 799; 53 Cr App R 417, CA
R v Wuyts
Subject Matter
CRIME — Forgery — Possession of forged document — Banknotes — Lawful authority or excuse — Forged notes retained to surrender to police — Notes not handed to police at first available opportunity — Excuse consistent with common law duty — Whether “lawful … excuse” — Whether offence absolute — Whether purpose of retention question for jury — Forgery Act, 1913, s 8 (1)
Commentary
Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Offences Relating to Stamps, Share Certificates etc. - Elements - Lawful Authority or Excuse
B6.57