Domestic Violence allegations with an assault require the best criminal lawyers in Sydney from Powerhouse Law Australia. We understand that it is embarrassing, overwhelming and very upsetting when a person is confronted with an assault allegation. Domestic Violence allegations can become complex which is why you need a lawyer on your side from the beginning.
Our criminal defence assault lawyers have decades of experience in protecting clients with alleged assault charges and have your best interests at heart. Our criminal defence lawyers are ready to alleviate the pressure associated with your situation and will deliver expert guidance, assistance, tactics, material, groundwork and superior court representation concentrated on successfully winning your case.
Contact us now on 1800 100 529 if you have been requested by police to make a statement regarding assault allegations or if you have been arrested or charged by police with an domestic violence offence. Our criminal defence lawyers routinely assist clients implicated in domestic violence cases in Sydney, Parramatta, Blacktown, Burwood and throughout New South Wales.
At Powerhouse Law Australia, we appreciate that it can be very uncomfortable, awkward and devastating when someone is met with an assault allegation. This area of law is multifaceted and has grave consequences if it is not handled properly from start to finish. Regardless of your case, our assault lawyers are committed to helping you achieve the best possible court result.
The following is a non-exhaustive list of assault charges.
Common Assault: Section 61 Crimes Act 1900 NSW states that “whosoever assaults any person, although not occasioning actual bodily harm, shall be liable to imprisonment for two years”.
Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm: Section 59 Crimes Act 1900 NSW states that “whosoever assaults any person, and thereby occasions actual bodily harm, shall be liable to imprisonment for five years.”
Reckless Wounding: This is with no intention to cause an injury serious enough to amount to Grievous Bodily Harm. Maximum penalty of 7 years’ imprisonment. If the offence is carried out in company with another, the maximum penalty is 10 years’ imprisonment. Individuals are charged when a person wounds another person causing actual bodily harm but does not cause an injury amounting to Grievous Bodily Harm.
Reckless Grievous Bodily Harm: Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) is a term for extremely severe injuries, including permanent or acute disfigurement. This charge without the intent to cause GBH. Carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years’ imprisonment. If the offence is carried out in company with another, the maximum penalty is 14 years’ imprisonment. Individuals are charged when a person causes injury to another person causing Grievous Bodily Harm.
Wounding with Intent: Wounding implies doing something to hurt someone causing a break in the upper and lower lawyers of the skin. This includes a deep cut, gash or any injury wherein the skin is broken, provided there is proven intent to cause an injury serious enough to amount to Grievous Bodily Harm. The maximum penalty is 25 years’ imprisonment.
Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm: This charge pertains assault with the intent to cause and actually cause extremely severe injuries. The maximum penalty is 25 years’ imprisonment. 94% of cases are sentenced to prison and the most lenient sentence is usually a suspended prison sentence. The most common term of imprisonment is 6 years.
Our criminal defence lawyers Sydney, Parramatta, Blacktown and surrounding NSW suburbs and have your best interest at heart, no matter how big or small (traffic offences such as DUI) your case is. Contact call Powerhouse Law on 1800 100 529 today for professional advice.
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