Assault with intent to rob- Causes GBH

Question 1

What is the act, section and penalty for assault with intent to rob - causing GBH?

Answer 1

S236(1)(a) CA61

14 yrs

Question 2

What the 3 elements

Answer 2

1- With intent to rob any person
2- Causes GBH
3- to that person 
or a
any other person

Question 3

Explain intent to rob any person

Answer 3

Intent
- There are 2 specific types of intention in an offence. First there must be an intent to commit an act. Second an intent to get a specific result

Robbery - S234(1) CA61
- Theft
Accompanied by violence or threats of violence
to any person or property
used to extort the property stolen or prevent or overcome resistance to it being stolen

Person S2 CA61
Gender neutral proven by judicial notice or circumstantial evidence.

Question 4

Explain GBH plus the case law

Answer 4

GBH
- GBH can be defined as harm that is really serious

DDP v Smith
Bodily harm needs no explanation and grievous means no more and no less than really serious