ASSAULT

Question 1

assault

Answer 1

the intentional or reckless application of force or threat of force to the body of another without a lawful excuse

Question 2

elements of assault

Answer 2

-was the victim injured?
-did the accused cause the injury?
-was there intention?:
.reckless
.intentional (repeated actions)
.negligent

Question 3

defences to assault

Answer 3

-duress
-automatism
-consent
-self defence

Question 4

consent

Answer 4

if the victim consented to injury
e.g sporting events - victim knows the risk
medical procedure
daily life

Question 5

self defence

Answer 5

-threat of harm existed
-the accused actions were a reasonable response (subjective test= personal factors)
-actions were the only way to avoid harm

Question 6

sentencing factors

Answer 6

mitigating factors- decrease culpability

aggravating factors- increase culpable

Question 7

impacts of a crime

Answer 7

-psychological
-social
-economic
-political
-legal