Law- Assault

Cards (10)

What is the definition of assault?
apprehension of immediate unlawful force with either intent or recklessness
What case shows apprehension of force?
Smith v Chief Constable of Woking Police
What does R v Lamb show?
Both knew gun was unloaded
Can't be classed as assault because no fear was generated
What happened in R v chief constable?
threats through glass window
can be used for immediate point
What case shows words can negate from the act?
Tuberville v savage
What case shows words are substantial?
R v Constanza
What case shows phone calls are substantial?
R v Ireland
What cases show intent?
Woolin
Mohan
What case shows recklessness?
Cunningham
Where does assault come from?
s39 Criminal Justice Act 1988