Assault Flashcards
1
Q
what act is assault under
A
S.39 criminal justice act 1988
2
Q
R v Ireland
A
The definition of assault- any act which intentionally or recklessly causes V to apprehend immediate and unlawful force
3
Q
r v Constanza
A
Written words can be enough for the act of assault
4
Q
tuberville v savage
A
Words can negate an assault
5
Q
R v lamb
A
Apprehend should mean anticipate
6
Q
smith v Woking
A
Imminent assault, v didn’t know what d was going to do but whatever he was it was of a violent nature
7
Q
Max sentence for assault
A
6 months or level 5 fine
