ASSAULT 0.0 / 5 ? LawCriminal lawASAQA Created by: SammygemboCreated on: 17-05-17 22:11 Define Assault Assault is a non touching offence - although it is a common law offence, so isn't defined by statute. 1 of 8 Summary, Either-way or indictable? Summary 2 of 8 Which court is it heard in? Magistrates 3 of 8 Maximum sentence? 6 months, £5000, 40-300 hours community service 4 of 8 Which Act covers sentencing? S39 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 5 of 8 What is the Actus Reus for assault? APPREHEND (Logdon) IMMEDIATE (Ireland, Burstow, Constanza) UNLAWFUL VIOLENCE (Tuberville) 6 of 8 What can words do? Negate an assault. 7 of 8 What is the Mens Rea for assault? Intention to cause another to fear/apprehend immediate, unlawful personal violence or recklessness as to whether fear was caused. 8 of 8
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