Hearings
England & Wales
11 Jun 1974 [1975] QB 283; [1974] 3 WLR 252; [1974] 2 All ER 1121; 59 Cr App R 231, CA
15 Feb 1980 [1980] 1 WLR 1050; [1980] 2 All ER 321; 70 Cr App R 306, CA
R v Orpin
Subject Matter
CRIME — Arson — Specific intent — Arson endangering life — Offence committed while intoxicated — Whether charge of arson with intent to endanger or reckless as to endangering life crime of specific intent — Whether drunkenness defence — Criminal Damage Act 1971, s 1 (1)
CROWN COURT — Justices — Members of court — Judge retiring with justices to consider admissibility of confession statement — Whether decision of judge and justices — Role of justices as members of court — Courts Act 1971, ss 4, 5
Commentary
Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
The Crown Court - Role of the Justices in the Crown Court
D3.11
Questions of Law and Fact - In a Trial on Indictment: General Principles F1.37