Xaver Haule v. R., Crim. App. 304-D-67, 4/8/67, Hamlyn, J

Xaver Haule v. R., Crim. App. 304-D-67, 4/8/67, Hamlyn, J

Accused was convicted of personating a police officer. [P. C. s. 100 (2).] There was evidence that he informed the keeper of a local beer house of his alleged status, ordered beer and failed to pay for it.

            Held: One element of the offence is commission of some act by virtue of the alleged status as a public official such as, for example, an arrest, In the present case accused did no such act. Conviction quashed.