CIB 010 - Definitions / General Questions

Question 1

Any Person

Answer 1

Gender Neutral / Accepted by JN / CE

Question 2

Proving intent in serious assaults cases.

Answer 2

• Prior Threats
• Evidence of premeditation
• The use of a weapon
• Whether any weapon used was opportunistic or purposely brought.
• The number of blows.
• The degree of force used.
• The body parts targeted by the offender (e.g. The Head)
• The degree of resistance or helplessness of the victim (e.g. unconscious)

Question 3

Grievous Bodily Harm

Answer 3

Harm that is really serious.

CL: DPP V SMITH

Question 4

Disfigure

Answer 4

To deform or deface, to mar or alter the figure or appearance of a person.

CL: R V RAPANA AND MURRAY

Question 5

Injure

Answer 5

The term ‘‘To Injure’’ is defined in S2 of the Crimes Act 1961.

To Injure means to cause actual bodily harm.

Question 6

Recklessness

Answer 6

Acting ‘‘Recklessly’’, involves consciously and deliberately taking an unjustifiable risk.

CL: CAMERON V R

Question 7

Aggravate

Answer 7

To make something worse or more serious.

Question 8

Imprisonable Offence

Answer 8

An offence punishable by imprisonment.

Question 9

Stupify

Answer 9

To cause an effect on the mind or nervous system of a person, which really interferes with that person’s mental or physical ability to act in any way which might hinder an intended crime’’.

Question 10

Render Unconcious

Answer 10

To cause someone to be unconscious.