R v Renata - [1992] 2 NZLR 346

Criminal law — Parties to offences — Aiding and abetting — Whether necessary to have actual agreement to commit, or knowing participation in, a criminal act to constitute guilt — Crimes Act 1961, s 66(1)

Criminal law — Offences — Manslaughter — Unlawful assault — Death occurring in an unexpected way — Accused a secondary party — Whether unlawful assault sufficient "unlawful act" to constitute culpable homicide — Crimes Act 1961, ss 66(1)(b), (c), (d) and 160(2)(a).