Gordon v Schubert - [1956] NZLR 431

Criminal Law — Mens rea — Intention to do Act made Penal by Statute — Presumption of Offender's Knowledge that Act forbidden — Doing of Prohibited Act in itself supplying Mens rea.

Justices of the Peace — Offences — Having Liquor in Possession in Dance Hall while Public Dance being held — Liquor intended as Base for Non-intoxicating Beverage — Intention to do Act made Penal by Statute — Offence consisting of having Liquor in Accused's Possession in Dance Hall — Statutes Amendment Act 1939, s 59 (2).