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Negligently causing serious injury
Negligently causing serious injury
What the Law states - Negligently causing serious injury
Section 24 Crimes Act 1958 Negligently causing serious injury
24. Negligently causing serious injury
A person who by negligently doing or omitting to do an act causes serious
injury to another person is guilty of an indictable offence.
Maximum Penalty in Victoria
10 years imprisonment
What the Prosecution must prove - Negligently causing serious injury - Vic
(a) The accused caused serious injury to another.
(b) The injury was caused by a negligent act or omission of the accused.
(c) The injury was caused without lawful excuse.
(d) The definition of "serious injury" is found under s 15 Crimes Act 1958.
Possible Defences - Negligently causing serious injury
(a) Consent.
(b) Duress.
(c) Factual dispute.
(d) Intoxication.
(e) Mental impairment.
(f) Self-defence.
Which court will hear the charge of Negligently causing serious injury
County Court.
