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What is the main difference between assault and battery?
What is required for an act to be considered harassment?
Can assault be committed through omission?
What is a key distinction between battery and ABH?
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In what type of situation can harassment occur?
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What is the key element that distinguishes assault from battery?
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Which of the following is an example of harassment?
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What is the primary distinction between ABH and common assault or battery?
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Which type of offense is considered more serious and carries a higher maximum sentence?
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What is a common characteristic of assault and battery?
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Which of the following is an example of actual bodily harm (ABH)?
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Study Notes
Non-Fatal Offences in Criminal Law
Assault
- Definition: An intentional or reckless act that causes another person to fear immediate and unlawful violence
- Can be committed by words or actions
- No physical contact necessary
- Intent to cause fear or apprehension is sufficient
- Can be committed through omission (e.g., failing to act to prevent harm)
Battery
- Definition: The unlawful application of force to another person
- Can be committed with or without intent to cause harm
- Physical contact is necessary (can be slight, e.g., touching or pushing)
- Can be committed through direct or indirect force (e.g., throwing an object)
- Can be committed in public or private places
Harassment
- Definition: A course of conduct that amounts to harassment of another person
- Can take many forms, including verbal, physical, or written communication
- Intent to cause alarm, distress, or anxiety is required
- Can be committed through repeated acts or a single, severe incident
- Can be committed in person, online, or through other forms of communication
Actual Bodily Harm (ABH)
- Definition: The infliction of harm that interferes with the health or comfort of another person
- Requires proof of physical harm, but not necessarily permanent injury
- Can be committed through assault or battery
- Can be committed recklessly or intentionally
- ABH is a more serious offence than common assault or battery
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Test your knowledge on non-fatal offences including assault, battery, harassment, and actual bodily harm. Learn about the definitions, elements, and differences between these crimes.