Assault Flashcards
1
Q
Location
A
S39 Criminal Justice Act 1988
2
Q
Definition
A
causing unlawful apprehension of force
3
Q
Actus Reus
A
cause apprehension of immediate, unlawful force
4
Q
Mens Rea
A
intention or recklessness that V would apprehend this force
5
Q
Outcome
A
6 month maximum sentence
6
Q
R v Ireland
A
intentionally caused apprehension, silence can amount to assault
7
Q
Tuberville v Savage
A
if make it clear won’t happen = not assault
8
Q
Look for
A
fear
