Aggravated Wounding or Injury Case Law

Question 1

R v Tihi

Answer 1

In addition to one of the specific intents outlined in paragraph (a) (b) or (c) it must be shown that the offender either meant to cause the specified harm or foresaw that the actions undertaken by him were likely to expose others to the risk of suffering it

Question 2

R v Wati

Answer 2

There must be proof of the commission or attempted commission of a crime either by the person committing the assault or by the person whose arrest of flight he intends to avoid or facilitate

Question 3

R v Crossan

Answer 3

incapable of resistance includes a powerlessness of the will as well as physical incapacity. The term violent means is not limited to physical violence and may include threats of violence depending on the circumstances