Other offenses

Question 1

what is battery

Answer 1

unlawful application of force resulting in either bodily injury or an offensive touching

Question 2

Intent from criminal battery

Answer 2

touching not need to be intentional BUT the intent to carry out the crime MUST be

Question 3

what type of intent crime is battery

what does this mean

Answer 3

general intent crime

add’l defenses of voluntary intoxication and unreasonable MOF not available

Question 4

List (3)

batteries that are treated as felonies (aggravated battery)

Answer 4

1. battery with deadly weapon
2. battery resulting in serious bodily harm
3. battery of a child, woman, or PO

Question 5

list (2)

what is assault

Answer 5

1. attempted battery assault aka an attempt to commit a battery (this is a specific intent crime) OR
2. intentional creation of reasonable apprehension in mind of V of imminent bodily harm (mere words NOT enough)

Question 6

Aggravated assault

Answer 6

assault plus

1. use of deadly or dangerous weapon - OR-
2. intent to rape, maim, murder

Question 7

What is False Imprisonment

Answer 7

unlawful confinement without person’s valid consent that interferes substantially with the person’s liberty

Question 8

what is kidnapping

Answer 8

unlawful confinement plus

1. movement of victim -OR-
2. concealment of victim in a “secret” place

Question 9

list (4)

aggravated kidnapping

when does it occur

Answer 9

1. kidnapping for ransom,
2. kidnapping for purpose of committing other crimes,
3. kidnapping for offensive purposes,
4. child stealing

Question 10

Rape

Answer 10

slightest penetration is sufficient