Assault Offences

Question 0

Assaulting a constable- striking an officer in the execution of his duty

Answer 0

Section 10, summary Offences act 1981

Penalty 6months $4000

Question 1

Common Assault- punches to face or body. No weapons used. Minor medical treatment.

Answer 1

Section 9, summary of offences act 1981

Penalty 6months or $4000

Question 2

Common assault- punch in the head from behind

Answer 2

Section 196, crimes act 1961

1 year

Question 3

Assaulting a child - victim must be under 14 years of age

Answer 3

Section 194(a), crimes act 1961

2 years

Question 4

Male assaults female- physically stronger person against a weaker one.

Answer 4

Section 193, crimes act 1961

3 years

Question 5

Aggravated assault- deliberately assaults person to avoid arrest, commit offence or escape.

Answer 5

Section 192, crimes act 1961

3 years

Question 6

Cruelty to child- has custody, care of or charge of a child and ill-treats or neglects, causing suffering or harm.

Answer 6

Section 195, crimes act 1961

5 years

Question 7

Assault with a weapon- has weapon during assault

Answer 7

Section 202C, crimes act 1961

5 years

Question 8

Injuring with intent (to cause actually bodily harm) - punches or kicks causing injury, such as broken jaw or concussion.

Answer 8

Section 189, crimes act 1961

10 years

Question 9

Wounding (maming, disfigures) GBH- with intent to injure or intent to wound

Answer 9

Section 188, crimes act 1961

Injure 7 years
Wound 14 years

Question 10

Attempted murder

Answer 10

Section 173,crimes act 1961

14 years

Question 11

Manslaughter

Answer 11

Section 171, crimes act 1961

Life

Question 12

Murder

Answer 12

Section 167 & 168, crimes act 1961

Mandatory Life