Assault

Question 1

What is Assault?

Answer 1

It is the act of intentionally applying or attempting to apply force to another person directly or indirectly or threatening to apply such force.

Question 2

What are the four types of assault?

(In your head give an example for each)

Answer 2

1.Direct assault
2.Indirect assault
3.Conditional assault
4.Transferred malice

Question 3

How do you determine the type of assault when arresting?

Answer 3

It is determined by the seriousness and the nature of the assault.

Question 4

What are three factors to consider when deciding a charge?

Answer 4

1.The intent
2.Weapons or degree of force used
3.Injuries received

Question 5

What are the 2 elements of assault ?

Answer 5

1.Assaults - intentionally, applying direct or indirect force.
2.Another person - person other than the offender

Question 6

What is strangulation or suffocation?

Answer 6

Intentionally or recklessly impedes another person breathing, blood circulation or both.

Question 7

Crimes Act 1961, gives police legal justification to use force under certain sections. What does sections 39, 40,41,42,48 and 62 refer to?

Answer 7

S39- power to use force when arresting.
S40- power to use force when preventing escape.
S41- power to use force when preventing suicide.
S42- power to use force to prevent breach of peace.
S48- power to use force to defend yourself or another
S62- excessive force, you are criminally responsible