Discuss whether Ricky had a lawful excuse when he smashed the window.

Criminal Damage

Ricky was sitting having a cup of tea when he noticed his neighbour’s 15–year–old car rolling backwards out of the drive. The car was travelling towards two cars parked on the opposite side of the road. Ricky rushed out of his house, caught up with the car, smashed the window and pulled up the handbrake.

Discuss whether Ricky had a lawful excuse when he smashed the window.