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Intentionally causing a serious disease

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Written by
Shaun Pascoe
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The Law - Intentionally causing a serious disease

What the Law states - Intentionally causing a serious disease



Intentionally causing a very serious disease section 19 Crimes Act 1958

19A. Intentionally causing a very serious disease

(1) A person who, without lawful excuse, intentionally causes another person to be infected with a very serious disease is guilty of an indictable offence.

Maximum Penalty in Victoria



25 years

What the Prosecution must prove - Intentionally causing a serious disease - Vic


(a) The accused intentionally caused another to be infected with a serious disease.

Possible Defences - Intentionally causing a serious disease


(a) Duress.

(b) Factual dispute.

(d) Lack of intent.

(e) Medical treatment.

 

Which court will hear the charge of Intentionally causing a serious disease


Generally County Court.

Appeal Intentionally causing a serious disease 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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