Battery Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Definition + legislation
A
~ common law offense
~ intentional or reckless application of unlawful force
~ the criminal justice act 1988
2
Q
Elements
A
1) application
2) unlawful
3) force
4) intention or recklessness (MR)
3
Q
1) application
A
~ any unlawful physical contact
~ doesn’t have to be serious (Collins v Wilcock)
4
Q
2) unlawful
A
~ must be without lawful reason
~ direct or indirect
5
Q
3) force
A
~ no need for injury
~ touching clothes counts (extension) (r v Thomas)
~ indirect force counts (dpp v k) (haystead v dpp)
6
Q
4) intention or recklessness
A
~ direct intent (r v Mohan)
~ indirect intent (r v woollin)
~ recklessness (r v Cunningham)
7
Q
Maximum sentence
A
~ 6 months imprisonment
~ £5000 fine
