Assaults / Violence Offences – VIC
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What the Law States according to VIC Law for Intentionally causing a serious disease
According to VIC Law for the charge of Intentionally causing a serious disease,
Section 19 Crimes Act 1958
Intentionally causing a very serious disease
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.
The Maximum Penalty – Intentionally causing a serious disease
According to VIC Law for the charge of Intentionally causing a serious disease, 25 years.
What the Police must prove according to VIC Law for Intentionally causing a serious disease
(a) The accused intentionally caused another to be infected with a serious disease.
Possible Defences under VIC Law – Intentionally causing a serious disease
(a) Duress
(b) Factual dispute
(d) Lack of intent
(e) Medical treatment
In VIC which court will hear the matter – Intentionally causing a serious disease
Generally County Court
Date: 09/01/2009