Assault Flashcards
1
Q
What are the elements of assault
A
Assaults
Another Person
2
Q
What is indirect assault
A
An indirect assault is where force is not applied to the victim
3
Q
What is transferred malice
A
If he or she has the necessary men’s rea and commits the actus reus the defendant will be liable for an offence
4
Q
What is conditional assault
A
The assault will not be carried out if he or she complies with the condition
5
Q
What three factors must be considered in deciding on types of assault charges
A
The Intent.
Weapons or degree of force used.
Injury received.
6
Q
What are examples of strangulation
A
a) blocking that other persons nose, mouth, or both:
b) applying pressure on, or to, that other persons throat, neck, or both
