Assault

Question 0

Definition of assault

Answer 0

Acts of intentionally applying or attempting to apply force to another person directly or indirectly or threatening by any act or gesture to apply such force to another person if the person making the threat has or causes the other person to believe on reasonable grounds that they have the present ability to effect their purpose

Question 1

What are the ingredients of assault?

Answer 1

Assaults

Another person

Question 2

Definition of another person

Answer 2

Another person other than the offender

Question 3

Ingredients for assault with a weapon?

Answer 3

Assaults

Another person

Using anything as a weapon OR
Having anything with him or her in circumstances that prima facie show an intention to use it as a weapon.

Question 4

Definition of using anything as a weapon?

Answer 4

An object of some sort used as a weapon.

Question 5

Definition of having anything with him or her in circumstances that prima facie show an intention to use it as a weapon?

Answer 5

An object of some sort on the offender or reasonably available to them.
Circumstances to show an intention to use the object as a weapon