Hearings
England & Wales
[1983] RTR 321; 77 Cr App R 173, CA
15 Dec 1983 [1984] AC 374; [1984] 2 WLR 23; [1984] 1 All ER 65; [1984] RTR 129; 78 Cr App R 101, HL(E)
R v Terry
Subject Matter
ROAD TRAFFIC — Licence — Excise licence — Licence issued in respect of another vehicle — Whether “fraudulently” using licence exhibited on dashboard of car to avoid police inquiries — Whether necessary to prove intent to avoid payment of proper duty — Whether intent to deceive person responsible for public duty sufficient — Vehicles (Excise) Act 1971, s 26(1)
[1984] AC 374; [1984] 2 WLR 23; [1983] RTR 321; 77 Cr App R 173
Appellate History
R v Terry [1983] RTR 321; 77 Cr App R 173, CA
Decision of the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) reversed
R v Terry [1984] AC 374; [1984] 2 WLR 23; [1984] 1 All ER 65; [1984] RTR 129; 78 Cr App R 101, HL(E)
Commentary
Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Forgery, Alteration etc. of Licences, Marks, Trade Plates etc. - Elements
C4.12