Assault Flashcards
1
Q
Assault
A
intentionally or recklessly cause the apprehension/fear of immediate force/ no need for contact. (S.39 Criminal Justice Act 1988)
2
Q
R v Lamb (AR)
A
no fear=no assault (unaware of dangers of a gun)
3
Q
R v Misalati (AR)
A
racist abuse case/ evidence of fear and violence is enough
4
Q
Smith v Chief Superintendent of Woking Police Station (AR)
A
fear of possibility of immediate force (man in the garden)
5
Q
Cunningham (MR)
A
intention/ recklessness = appreciated the risk and took it anyway
