Non-fatal Offences - Assault Flashcards
1
Q
Read v Coker
A
Gestures/actions can be an assault
(e.g. raising a fist)
2
Q
R v Ireland
A
Silence can be assault e.g. silent phone calls
Spoken words can be assault e.g. verbal threats
3
Q
R v Constanza
A
Written words can be assault
e.g. letters
4
Q
Tuberville v Savage
A
Words can negate what would otherwise have been an assault
5
Q
Logdon v DPP
A
It’s possible for V to apprehend force even if the use of force is not possible (as long as V believes it is possible)
6
Q
Smith v CCoW
A
“immediate” doesn’t necessarily mean straight away, it just has to be in the near future
7
Q
Assault Actus Reus
A
Causing V to apprehend immediate unlawful force
8
Q
Assault Mens Rea
A
Intention or recklessness to cause V to apprehend immediate unlawful force
