Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to non-fatal offences against the person discussed in the lecture.

Assault

A common law offence characterized by an attack on another person with evil intent.

Actus Reus

The physical act or conduct that constitutes a criminal offense, such as an attack in the case of assault.

Mens Rea

The mental state or intent required to be guilty of a crime, indicating evil intent in the case of assault.

Reckless Injury

A common law offence involving causing injury to another person recklessly, without intent to harm.

Child Abuse

A criminal offence involving the ill-treatment, neglect, or exposure of a child likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health.

Domestic Abuse Aggravation

An aggravation of an offence when it involves the abuse of the accused's partner or ex-partner, potentially causing physical or psychological harm.

Consent

An agreement by a person to engage in certain actions; in assault law, consent is not considered a defence.

Evil Intent

The necessary mental state for assault, signifying a deliberate desire to cause harm or injury.

Reckless Endangerment

The action of putting others at risk or danger through reckless behavior, such as in the case of the landlord with a dangerous animal.

HIV Transmission

The unlawful act of transmitting HIV to another person, which can be prosecuted under the law for reckless conduct.