Battery Flashcards
1
Q
Definition
A
using unlawful force on another
1
Q
Location
A
S39 Criminal Justice Act 1988
2
Q
Actus Reus
A
using unlawful force on another
3
Q
Mens Rea
A
intention or recklessness that unlawful force would be used
4
Q
Outcome
A
6 month maximum sentence
5
Q
Collins v Wilcock
A
policeman grabbed arm = unlawful force as he could have used another method
6
Q
Look for
A
grazes, scratch, bruising, swelling
