How do I answer scenario questions?

In AQA Law A Level, for units 2, 3 and 4, you will be asked a scenario question. To ensure you get the best grade you can, you need to answer the question in a specific way. First, you need to have a good understanding of the types of offences that could come up. For example, if you study the criminal aspect of Unit 2, knowledge of several offences under the Offences Against A Person Act 1861 are needed and the relevant case law. This means that when you see the scenario, you can easily identify the offence(s) that are present. The basic template to use for these questions is as follows: '[Person in scenario] could be charged with [certain offence]. This is defined as_____, in [piece of law where it is defined] and as seen in the case of ____. To be proven guilty of this offence, it would need to be proven that both the actus reus and mens rea of the crime were present. The actus reus of the offence is _____ and the mens rea is . In this scenario, the person has done . This could amount to the offence of . To satisfy the mens rea, the person in the scenario must have had direct intention (as per the case of Mohan) which is. If not direct intention, they could have had indirect intention, (as per the case of Woollin) which is defined as. Failing that, the person in the scenario must have acted with recklessness, as defined in the case of Cunningham as.