Section 20 Flashcards
1
Q
Juicy extra information about S20?
A
- either way offence
- mags or crown
- max sentece five years
- charged under OAPA 1861
2
Q
What is the AR of S20?
A
To maliciously or unlawfully inflict GBH or a wound onto another.
3
Q
What is the MR of S20?
A
The intention or recklessness as to some harm.
4
Q
What are the cases for the AR of S20?
A
- DPP V Smith
- JCC V Eisenhower.
5
Q
What is the case for the MR of S20?
A
R V Parmenter
6
Q
DPP V Smith? (AR)
A
‘really serious harm’
7
Q
JCC V Eisenhower (AR)
A
‘not enough for the rupturing of a blood vessel’ mVB
8
Q
R V Parmenter (MR)
A
‘only necessary to foresee some degree of harm’
