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Welcome to the VIC Intentionally causing a serious disease article page. Everything you need to know about Intentionally causing a serious disease according to VIC law - Dated: 09/01/2009

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,
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.

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.

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