S18 OAPA 1861

Question 1

Explain S18 OAPA 1861

Answer 1

-Much more serious offence
-Life imprisonment
-Would have been charged with murder if V had died.

Question 2

S18 Actus Reus

Answer 2

Committed in two ways
-Wounding,
-Causing GBH
Same definition as S20

Question 3

Mens Rea

Answer 3

-Specific intent offence
-Recklessness is not sufficient
must be proved the D intended to:
-Do some GBH or,
-Resist or prevent the lawful apprehension or detainer of any person