PW1
Who was riding an e-scooter past Mrs Ashcroft’s home on 20 November 2025?
Ashley Rao
Who did Oceana Lai first speak to regarding the complaint?
Charlotte Ashcroft
What item does Ashcroft own but claims was not used during the incident?
A crossbow
Where was Hayleigh Browne walking when she saw the incident?
Along Davy Road in Booragoon
Is this a criminal or civil case?
CRIMINAL
What caused Mr Rao to fall from his scooter?
Being struck by Mrs Ashcroft’s arm
Why did Oceana Lai investigate further into the incident?
Inconsistencies in Ashcroft’s story and her anger about e-scooters
Why was Ashcroft previously angry about e-scooters?
Students had damaged her garden and were riding too fast on the footpath
What did she hear that alerted her to the incident?
Tyres screeching across the road
Who bears the burden of proof in a criminal case?
The Prosecution
Where was Mr Rao riding at the time of the incident?
On the footpath
What did Ms Lai find when she attended Ashcroft’s home?
A crossbow
Bonus - why is this important for our case?
According to Ashcroft, who ran into whom?
Ashley Rao ran into Mrs Ashcroft
What was the young man on the e-scooter doing as he approached Mrs Ashcroft?
Accelerating quickly, doing bunny hops and wheelies
What three elements must the prosecution prove to establish common assault?
Force was applied, the act was intentional, and it was non-consensual
What protective equipment did Mr Rao have on when he was hit?
A helmet
Who did Ms Lai contact after receiving Ashcroft’s complaint?
Ashley Rao
How did Ashcroft describe her position in the garden at the time of the incident?
Standing near the edge of the garden, hunched over, possibly partly over the footpath
Did Hayleigh see Mrs Ashcroft make any sudden movements or swing her arm before contact?
No.
hint for case - there is a way we can twist this into "what did she actually see?"
What is the standard of proof in criminal proceedings
Beyond a reasonable doubt
How did Mr Rao react immediately after being struck?
He got up quickly and rode away on his scooter
What was the purpose of Ms Lai’s investigation?
To collect statements, verify facts, and determine whether offences occurred
What inconsistency in Ashcroft’s statement could the prosecution notice?
She blames Rao for running into her but also describes her position as partly over the footpath
From her viewpoint, what happened when the scooter reached Mrs Ashcroft?
The man ran straight into her, knocking him off his scooter
What is our Case Theory??
explain yourself well!