Every criminal offence has legal ingredients that the prosecution must establish.
That means the defence should not respond only to the narrative. It should examine whether the facts alleged, even if taken at face value, correspond to the statutory ingredients of the offences invoked.
The same discipline helps a complainant. A strong complaint identifies conduct, dates, persons, representations and evidence relevant to the specific offence rather than relying on broad accusations.
This ingredient-by-ingredient approach is particularly useful when multiple offences are invoked together.
Before deciding a criminal strategy, identify each section, write down its essential ingredients and match each ingredient against the available facts and evidence. The gaps, if any, may become legally significant.
This article is for general information only and is not legal advice. Every matter turns on its own facts. Please take professional advice before acting.