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Causing injury intentionally

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The Law - Causing injury intentionally

What the Law states - Causing injury intentionally



Causing injury intentionally

18. Causing injury intentionally

A person who, without lawful excuse, intentionally or recklessly causes injury to another person is guilty of an indictable offence.

Maximum Penalty in Victoria



10 years

What the Prosecution must prove - Causing injury intentionally - Vic


(a) The accused caused injury to another.

(b) The injury was caused intentionally.

(c) The injury was caused without lawful excuse.

STREET NAMES

Assault causing injury, Assault and injury

Possible Defences - Causing injury intentionally


(a) Duress.

(b) Factual dispute.

(c) Identification dispute.

(d) Lack of intent.

(e) Mental impairment.

(f) Necessity.

(g) Self-defence.

 

Which court will hear the charge of Causing injury intentionally



Magistrates Court
Appeal Causing injury intentionally Charge
Article published on 09/01/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
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