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Assault Flashcards

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What section is the common law on common assault charged under

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Section 39 of the criminal justice act 1988

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What is the definition of assault?

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An intentional or reckless act which causes a person to apprehend (fear) the infliction of immediate unlawful force as in NELSON

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What is the actus reus of assault?

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Is an act causing the apprehension fear of the infliction of immediate unlawful force

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What case defined the apprehension fear was of the infliction of immediate unlawful force

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SMITH v CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT OF WOKING POLICE STATION

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What is the MR of assault?

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Is intention or subjective recklessness as to causing someone fear apprehend unlawful force as in VENNA

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