Assult

Question 0

Conditional assault

Answer 0

A threat of assault with a condition attached - assault will not be carried out if he/she complies with a condition

Question 1

Indirect assault

Answer 1

Where force is not applied directly to the victim

Question 2

Doctrine of Transferred Malice

Answer 2

A defendant will be liable for an offence if he/she has the necessary mens rea and commits the actus reus even if the victim differs from the intended one.

Question 3

Exception of Transferred Malice

Answer 3

If the defendant has the mens rea for a different offence from that which he commits however, the intent cannot be transferred

Question 4

Consent to assault

Answer 4

Technical assaults incl. touching a person on the shoulder, shaking hands, kiss or hug = implied consent

Question 5

Investigating procedure

PCSWIM

Answer 5

Photographs
Clothing
Scene
Witnesses
Injuries
Medical

Question 6

Procedure when dealing with suspect/offender

ACE

Answer 6

Admission/Confession
Cuts/Bruising
Exhibits