Assault And Battery

Question 1

What is the actus reus of assault?

Answer 1

An action which caused the victim to fear/apprehend immediate and unlawful violence.

Question 2

What does the case of R v Lamb apply to?

Answer 2

Fearing violence

Question 3

What does the case of smith v csi Woking police apply to?

Answer 3

Threat of violence must be immediate

Question 4

What is the men’s Rea of assault?

Answer 4

Direct intention or subjective recklessness to cause the victim to apprehend immediate or unlawful violence.

Question 5

What is the maximum sentence for assault?

Answer 5

6 months

Question 6

What is the actus reus of battery?

Answer 6

Causing the victim unlawful physical force.

Question 7

What is the case that said the touching of clothes can amount to a battery?

Answer 7

Day

Question 8

What did the case of Collins v Wilcock apply to?

Answer 8

Overly sensitive

Question 9

What is the men’s Rea of a battery?

Answer 9

Direct intention or subjective recklessness to inflict unlawful physical force.

Question 10

What is the maximum sentence for battery?

Answer 10

6 months in prison