Assault

Question 1

What are the elements of common assault, S9 Summary Of Offences Act 1981

Answer 1

Assaults,

Another person.

Question 2

Explain direct application of force

Answer 2

The act of intentionally applying force to another person

Question 3

Explain indirect force

Answer 3

The intention to assault a person by doing something that is indirect that causes force to the person still (eg; striking a horse so the horse rests and throws the rider)

Question 4

Explain transferred malice in assault

Answer 4

When the offender has the necessary mens rea and commits the assault/actus reus even if the victim differs from the initial one intended.

Question 5

What three factors must be considered on deciding on types of assault?

Answer 5

1. Intention
2. Any weapons or degree of force used
3. Outcome/injury of the victim

Question 6

Explain the act of intentionally applying force indirectly

Answer 6

Offender apply force to another and does something so that some force was applied to the victim eg, pulling a chair out from under the person so they fall.

Question 7

What can be used as sufficient evidence?

Answer 7

Witness statement 
Offender statement
Police officer actions/statements 
Forensic evidence
Exhibits
Photographs
CCTV footage