Assault

Question 1

What is an assault?

Answer 1

Any act where a person intentionally or recklessly causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful persnal violence.

Question 2

What does the term ‘apprehend’ mean in relation to assault?

Answer 2

Believe

Question 3

What type of offence is battery?

Answer 3

Summary only

Question 4

What is the difference between assault and battery?

Answer 4

Assault - what victim believes.

Battery - physical contact.

Question 5

What type of offence is ABH?

Answer 5

Either-way

Question 6

What is the maximum sentence for ABH?

Answer 6

5 years