Assault Flashcards
1
Q
Assault
Definition
A
- the act of intentionally applying
- or attempting to apply force
- to another person
- directly
- or indirectly
- or threatening by any act or gesture to apply such force to another
- if the person making the threat has, or causes the other to believe on reasonable grounds he has
- the present ability to effect their purpose
2
Q
Assault
Act
A
Section 196 Crimes Act 1961
OR
Section 9 Summary Offences Act 1981
3
Q
Assault
Elements
A
- assaults
- another person
4
Q
Assault with a weapon
Act
A
Section 202c(1)(a) or 202c(1)(b) Crimes act 1961
5
Q
Assault with a weapon
Penalty
A
5 years imprisonment
6
Q
Assault with a weapon
Elements
A
- assaults
- another person
- using anything as a weapon OR having anything with him or her in circumstances that prima facie show an intention to use it as a weapon
7
Q
Assault on a police, prison or traffic officer
Act
A
Section 10
Summary Offences Act 1981
8
Q
Assault on a police, prison or traffic officer
Penalty
A
6 months imprisonment and/or $2000 fine
