assult Flashcards
1
Q
what is the actus reus of assault?
A
causing the victim to apprehend immediate unlawful force
2
Q
where is assault defined?
A
in common law
3
Q
what is shown in read v coker (1853)
A
that gestures can be assault
4
Q
what is shown in r v ireland (1998)
A
words/silence can be assault
5
Q
what is shown in r v constanza (1997)
A
that written words can be an assault
6
Q
what is shown in tuberville v savage (1669)
A
that words can negate an assault
7
Q
what is shown in ddp v logdon (1976)
A
that the victim must apprehend immediate unlawful force
8
Q
what is shown in smith v chief constable of woking (1983)
A
that immediate means in the near future
9
Q
what is the mens rea of assault
A
direct intention or recklessness to cause v to apprehend immediate u unlawful force
