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What are the 3 aspects of the actus reus of unlawful act manslaughter?
Unlawful criminal act, objectively dangerous, causes death
What must be proven for the mens rea of unlawful act manslaughter
mens rea to commit the unlawful act only (not the death)
What is the maximum sentence for unlawful act manslaughter?
Discretionary life imprisonment
What is meant by 'objectively dangerous'?
A reasonable man can foresee the risk of some harm
What do we have to prove to show D caused the death for UAM?
Facutal (but for) and legal (substantial and operative) causation
Which key case stated that an unlawful act cannot be committed via an omission
R v Lowe
Which key case stated that both the AR and the MR of the criminal act must be proven (revolver case)
R v Lamb
Which case involved a criminal damage that led to death (threw stones onto train)
R v Newbury and Jones
Which case involved the mistress falling and slitting her throat on a razor?
R v Larkin
What is the maximum sentence for common assault?
6 months imprisonment and £5000 fine
What is the maximum sentence for ABH?
5 years imprisonment
What is the maximum sentence for s20 GBH without intent ?
5 years imprisonment
What are the elements of the actus reus of assault
Causing v to apprehend unlawful force
Which case stated that immediate means imminent (stalker in the window)
Smith
Which case stated that an assault can be words, conduct or through silent phone calls
R v Ireland
What is the mens rea for assault?
Intention or reckless as to cause v to apprehend force
