Actual Bodily Harm Flashcards
1
Q
What section is ABH under?
A
sc47 OAPA 1861
2
Q
What kind of offence is ABH?
A
- triable either way
- in crown court up to 5 yrs
3
Q
What is the actus reus for ABH?
A
assault or battery that causes ABH
4
Q
What is the Mens rea for ABH?
A
intentional or reckless
5
Q
R v Miller
A
bruises and scratches are ABH
6
Q
DPP v Smith
A
cutting off a substantial amount of hair is ABH
7
Q
T v DPP
A
Being knocked out momentarily is ABH
8
Q
R v Chan-Fook
A
minor psychological injury is ABH
9
Q
R v Roberts
A
D tried to take woman’s coat off. she jumped out of the car suffering injuries. D is liable for ABH
