>[!info] >[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?