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High Court Wellington
4 February; 25 March 1960
F. B. Adams J.
4 February; 25 March 1960
F. B. Adams J.
Criminal law — Evidence — Silence of accused may be taken into account by tribunal of fact once prima facie case made out — Summary Proceedings Act 1957, s. 67 (5)
Criminal law — Mens rea — Once a person is in charge of a vehicle supervening drunkenness will not negative mens rea
Transport and transport licensing — Offences — In charge of a motor-vehicle while under influence of drink or drug — Once accused in charge of vehicle supervening drunkenness will not negative mens rea — Transport Act 1949, s. 40A.