Assult

Question 1

What is the defenition of Assult

Answer 1

an act which causes the victim to apprehend immediate unlawful violence

Question 2

case for definition

Answer 2

Ireland

Question 3

AR

Answer 3

1) an act - must be positive act - (Constanza)
2) causes the victim to apprehend - must actually fear it (Lamb)
2a) words can negate the threat - (Tuberville v savage)
3)immediate - can also mean imminent (smith)

Question 4

Causation

Answer 4

as normal

Question 5

MR

Answer 5

DI or SR to cause the victim to fear immediate unlawful violence (Savage)

Question 6

sentence

Answer 6

6 months