Assault Flashcards
1
Q
Define assault
A
Assault is to make a physical attack on something or someone. It can also involve threatening words or a raised fist as the victim apprehends violence.
1
Q
AR elements
A
- Act
- Apprehension
- Unlawful violence
2
Q
Act
A
Constanza (1997) - violent words can be ABH
Misalati (2017) - spitting is an assault
3
Q
Apprehension
A
- Must feel imminent danger
- Lamb (1967) - not expecting imminent danger
- Logdon v DPP (1976) - Imitation gun can be ABH
- Light (1857) - Raising a sword is ABH
4
Q
Unlawful
A
- No permission. Violence was personal.
5
Q
MR ABH
A
Intention
Recklessness
6
Q
Intention
A
- Oblique (Hancock v Shankland)
- Direct intent (Mohan)
7
Q
Recklessness
A
Lack of regard for consequence
- Cunningham (ripping gas meter caused GBH)
