Assault Flashcards
1
Q
Def of assault
A
To intentionally or recklessly cause the victim to apprehend immediate unlawful personal violence
2
Q
What must the AR be
A
an act of words
3
Q
Case for silence can amount to an assault
A
Ireland
4
Q
2 cases for apprehend
A
Lamb or Logdon
5
Q
Case for words can cancel out an assault
A
Turberville v Savage
6
Q
Meaning of immediate
A
Not instantaneous but imminent
7
Q
Case for immediate
A
Smith v Constable of Woking
8
Q
What is the MR for an assault (Intentional)
A
The D’s aim, purpose and desire to cause another to fear immediate unlawful violence
9
Q
What is the MR for an assault (reckless)
A
Know the risk and take the chance of causing an assault anyway
10
Q
Case for reckless
A
Cunningham
11
Q
Case for Intention
A
Mohan
11
Q
Case for Intention
A
Mohan
