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Causing injury recklessly

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The Law - Causing injury recklessly

What the Law states - Causing injury recklessly



Causing injury intentionally or recklessly

Section 18. Crimes Act 1958 Causing injury recklessly

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

Maximum Penalty in Victoria



5 years imprisonment.

What the Prosecution must prove - Causing injury recklessly - Vic


(a) The accused caused injury to another.

(b) The injury was caused recklessly.

(c) The injury was caused without lawful excuse.

Street name for Causing injury recklessly


Causing injury recklessly, assault causing bodily harm recklessly, assault causing injury recklessly

Possible Defences - Causing injury recklessly


(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 recklessly



Magistrates Court
Appeal Causing injury recklessly 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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