OF01: Assault

Question 1

List the elements of assault

Answer 1

Assaults

Another person

Question 2

Assault Sections in each Act.

Answer 2

Section 9-Summary of Offences 1981

Section 196- Crimes Act 1961

Question 3

List the elements of assault with a weapon

Answer 3

• Assaults
• Another person
• Using 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

What 3 factors must be considered in deciding what assault charge to use?

Answer 4

• Intent
• Weapons or degree of force
• Injuries received

Question 5

Section of the Act: Assault with a weapon

Answer 5

Section 202c(a)
Section 202c(b)

Question 6

What is implied consent?

Answer 6

Technical Assault
Consent not expressly granted
Shaking hands, hug

Question 7

Explain strangulation and suffocation

Answer 7

INTENTIONALLY or RECKLESSLY impedes breathing or blood circulation

Question 8

Difference between strangulation and suffocation

Answer 8

Strangulation: impedes breathing or blood circulation by putting intentional pressure on the nose or throat

Suffocation: impedes breathing or blood circulation by blocking nose or mouth

Question 9

Section and Act for Strangulation or Suffocation

Answer 9

Crimes Act 1961

Section 189A

Question 10

Words to use when PROVING ELEMENTS of Assault

Answer 10

Deliberately
Applied ____ force
No claim of right