Other Questions

Question 1

Proving intent in assault cases?

Answer 1

• prior threats
• evidence of premeditation
• use of a weapon
• number of blows
• the degree of force used
• body parts targeted
• degree of resistance or helplessness of the victim

Question 2

Two fold test for intent

In regards to aggravated wounding

Answer 2

1. The defendant intended to facilitate the commission of an imprisonable offence
   And
2. He or she intended to cause the specified harm, or was reckless as to that risk.

Question 3

Meaning of Stupify?

Answer 3

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