Section 18 Flashcards
1
Q
What is some juicy info on section 18?
A
- OAPA 1861
- Indictable offence
- Crown court.
- life sentence max.
2
Q
What is the case for AR of section 18?
A
- DPP V Smith
- JCC V Eisenhower.
3
Q
What are the cases for the MR of section 18?
A
-R V Belfon.
4
Q
R V Belfon?
A
‘essential to proove specific intent’
5
Q
What is the actus reus of section 18
A
The D must maliciously and unlawfully inflict a wound or GBH onto another person.
6
Q
What is the mens rea of section 18?
A
There must be an intention to the wound or GBH.
