assault Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
definition
A
an act which causes v to apprehend immediate unlawful force - lord goff in collins v willcock
2
Q
stage one
A
d must do an act- words gestures even silence (ireland)
3
Q
constanza
A
written letters, emails, or texts
4
Q
stage two
A
v must apprehend force, no apprehension no assault (lamb). even jokes (logden)
5
Q
stage three
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the treat of force must be immediate (smith v chief of working police) . words may negative the assault (tuberville v savage)
6
Q
mens rea
A
the intention (mohan) or recklessness (cunningham) to do an act which causes v to apprehend immediate unlawful force
