Assaults Flashcards
Assault (DEFINITION)
Immediate
Unlawful
Personal Violence
Reckless or Intentional
Causes another to apprehend
Battery (DEFINITION)
An act of unlawful force
Intentionally or Recklessly.
When was Assault on an emergency worker Act established?
2018
ABH (DEFINITION)
Occasioning actual bodily harm.
ABH (LEGISLATION)
Section 47 Offences against the person Act 1861
ABH Injuries
Damage to the body (bones/teeth)
Extensive or severe bruising
Cuts requiring suturing
Loss of consciousness
Cutting of hair
Maximum penalty for ABH?
5 Years
7 Years if aggravated
What type of offence is ABH?
Either Way Offence
GBH (DEFINITION)
Unlawfully or Maliciously
Wound or Inflict
Any GBH
With or without weapon
Section 20 Offences against the person Act 1861
Causing GBH, whilst not meaning to.
Section 18 Offences against the person Act 1861
Intending to cause serious, life changing harm.
GBH Injuries
Significant life changing injuries
Piercing and wounding of all the layers of the skin (7 layers)
Wound VS GBH
Wound - Pierce 7 layers of the skin
GBH - Inflict serious damage and harm
Maximum penalty for Section 20 GBH?
5 Years
Maximum penalty for Section 18 GBH?
Life
CHAP
Criminal Damage
Harassment
Assaults
Public Order
All can be aggravated
What type of offence is Section 20 GBH?
Either Way
What type of offence is Section 18 GBH?
Indictable
