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>[s. 24 Summary Offences Act](http://www7.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/vic/consol_act/soa1966189/s24.html "Aggravated Assault") — Where a person is convicted before the Magistrate’s Court of; [[assault]]/battery on; male child (U14) or any female or [[aggravated]] nature.
# Example
Timmy at Burwood unlawfully assaulted Joan in the company of Bobby by kicking Joan and hitting her with a baton.
# Power of Arrest
[Section 458 of the Crimes Act.](http://www8.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/viewdoc/au/legis/vic/consol_act/ca195882/s458.html "Section 458 of the Crimes Act.")
# Jurisdiction
Summary Offence #summary-offence heard at the Magistrates' Court.
# Defences
- Consent
- Amicable Contest
- Misadventure or Accident
- Execution of the Law
- Lawful Correction or Chastisement
- Self-Defence
# Points of Proof
1. Identity
2. Application of Force
3. Intention
4. Lawful Excuse or Justification?