Assault Flashcards
1
Q
Elements of Assault
A
Assaults
Another person
2
Q
Direct assault
A
Target actually hit (connected with)
3
Q
Indirect assault
A
Force not directly applied
4
Q
Transferred Malice
A
3rd party struck
Attempting to apply force
Applies force but missed target and hits someone else
5
Q
Conditional assault
A
Threat with a condition e.g., get off my property or I’ll smash you
6
Q
Three principles to charge for assault
A
The intent
Weapons or degree of force
Injury received
