GBH Sect 18 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the sentace for a sect 18 offence
A
- indictable only offence - meaning the trial will be in a crown court with a jury deciding if D is guilty
- maximum sentence is life imprisonment
2
Q
What is the different between Sect 18 and Sect 20 GBH
A
Actus reus is the same but Sect 18 = specific intent
3
Q
What is the definition for Sect 18 GBH
A
‘Whoever shall unlawfully and maliciously wound or cause any GBH…with intent… to do some GBH to any person or with intent to resist or prevent the lawful apprehension of any person shall be liable to imprisonment for life’
4
Q
Can sect 18 occur through omission
A
Yes, unlike sect 20, section 18 can occur through omission
5
Q
What is the actus reus for sect 18
A
Same as sect 20
Maliciously wounds OR inflicts GBH
6
Q
What is the mens Rea for Sect 18
A
D intends GBH or intends to resist lawful arrest or detainment of any person
