Rex v O’Brien: 1911

The charge was of riot but that charge included an allegation of assault. The appellant was acquitted of riot but convicted of common assault and the conviction was upheld. The second charge was explicitly part of the original allegation.

Citations:

(1911) 6 Cr App R 108

Citing:

AppliedRex v Hollingberry 1825
The court considered an allegation that the defendant had conspired to make a false charge against another.
Held: If the object of the conspiracy is extortion then the truth or falsity of the charge is immaterial. It was permissible for a . .
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Crime

Updated: 29 April 2022; Ref: scu.183251