proving guilt 4 awsssualt

Question 1

deffinition of assualt

Answer 1

The intentional or reckless application of force, or threat of force, to another person’s body without lawful excuse.

Question 2

what is the casuation in assualt

Answer 2

There must be a connection between the act/omission and the injury.
The accused’s conduct must be a substantial and operating cause of the victim’s injury.
An objective test is used (no major intervening event).

Question 3

Mental States - what must the prosecution must prove

Answer 3

The prosecution must prove one mental state beyond reasonable doubt.
Options include: Intentional, Reckless, or Negligent

Question 4

Mental State: Intentional

Answer 4

The accused intended to cause harm to the victim.
It is not enough to prove they just intended the act — harm must be the goal.

Question 5

Mental State: Reckless

Answer 5

The accused foresaw the risk of injury but acted anyway.
“I know this may cause injury, but I don’t care.”

They could foresee injury

They acted regardless

Question 6

Mental State: Negligent

Answer 6

The accused’s conduct grossly fell short of what a reasonable person would do.
There was a high risk of injury, and they didn’t care.
“No intent to harm, just extreme carelessness.”

Question 7

what are the elemeents of assuqaalt

Answer 7

The accused intentionally or recklessly caused the victim’s injury

The accused completed the physical act of the offence, and this act caused the injury to the victim.
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pross must prove the elements beyond reasonable doubt