Audio Law

For an assault ruling, does it make a difference whether a gun pointed at someone is loaded or not? Find out if a gun being pointed at someone is enough reason to fear injury in Audio Law's episode fo...

27 Sep 20187min

Can a police officer use force when someone avoids arrest? If offense the arrestee is accused of was not a lawful order, would that change your answer? Learn about apparent authority in regards to fal...

27 Sep 20189min

When do words constitute an assault? When can they constitute Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED). Find out how "mere words" are regarded for both of these torts in Audio Law's coverag...

27 Sep 201812min

What can be considered an unreasonable method of detention taken by a store when someone is a shoplifting suspect? Learn about reasonable grounds in Coblyn v. Kennedy's (1971).

27 Sep 201814min

How does awareness of confinement play into a false imprisonment charge? Hear about a case where police officers dropped two intoxicated brothers off in an isolated area in this episode covering Parvi...

27 Sep 201811min

Learn about an early ruling regarding assault at Assizes. What should be the penalty if an assault does occur? Find out in Audio Law's coverage of I De S Et Ux. V. W De S. Coming from 1348, this is th...

27 Sep 20184min

Can words be used to satisfy the restraint factor of a false imprisonment charge? What about if those words are conveying a threat to employment? Learn about how an accusation of a stolen watch became...

27 Sep 20187min

How important is it for the defendant to know their actions will cause severe emotional distress? Does transferred intent apply in cases of IIED? Gain context and answers to these questions in Taylor ...

27 Sep 20187min