Assult Flashcards
1
Q
What is the defenition of Assult
A
an act which causes the victim to apprehend immediate unlawful violence
2
Q
case for definition
A
Ireland
3
Q
AR
A
1) an act - must be positive act - (Constanza)
2) causes the victim to apprehend - must actually fear it (Lamb)
2a) words can negate the threat - (Tuberville v savage)
3)immediate - can also mean imminent (smith)
4
Q
Causation
A
as normal
5
Q
MR
A
DI or SR to cause the victim to fear immediate unlawful violence (Savage)
6
Q
sentence
A
6 months
