Assault

Question 1

Assault

Definition

Answer 1

• the act of intentionally applying
• or attempting to apply force
• to another person
• directly
• or indirectly
• or threatening by any act or gesture to apply such force to another
• if the person making the threat has, or causes the other to believe on reasonable grounds he has
• the present ability to effect their purpose

Question 2

Assault

Act

Answer 2

Section 196 Crimes Act 1961
OR
Section 9 Summary Offences Act 1981

Question 3

Assault

Elements

Answer 3

• assaults

- another person

Question 4

Assault with a weapon

Act

Answer 4

Section 202c(1)(a) or 202c(1)(b)
Crimes act 1961

Question 5

Assault with a weapon

Penalty

Answer 5

5 years imprisonment

Question 6

Assault with a weapon

Elements

Answer 6

• assaults
• another person
• using anything as a weapon OR having anything with him or her in circumstances that prima facie show an intention to use it as a weapon

Question 7

Assault on a police, prison or traffic officer

Act

Answer 7

Section 10

Summary Offences Act 1981

Question 8

Assault on a police, prison or traffic officer

Penalty

Answer 8

6 months imprisonment and/or $2000 fine