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SS-1505/2003-HER ECLI:DK:HER:2024:SS0000000452 AI generated

Court dismissed assault charge where victim consented to physical contact prior to alleged injury.

Case Number SS-1505/2003-HER
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Denmark (DK)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed

Legislator summary

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The court dismissed the prosecution's charge of assault against the defendant. The victim testified that they voluntarily engaged in physical contact with the defendant before any alleged injury occurred. The court ruled that the defendant's actions were a direct result of the victim's prior consent and did not constitute a criminal assault.

Legislator headnote

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Straffelovens § 124, stk. 1; Where the victim voluntarily engages in physical contact prior to an alleged injury, the defendant's subsequent actions are not considered criminal assault if they are a direct consequence of that consent.

Keywords

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assault charge victim consent physical contact criminal liability voluntary engagement Straffelov § 124 defense argument

Cited Legislation

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Section 124, paragraph 1 of the Criminal Law
Tiltale for overtrædelse af straffelovens § 124, stk.
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Tiltale for overtrædelse af straffelovens § 124, stk. 1

[DOKUMENT] Afgørelse (2 sider) Tiltalte CPR nr.

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