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Intentionally causing a serious disease
Intentionally causing a serious disease
Assaults / Violence Offences - VIC
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.
Article published on 01/09/2009. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
