Violence & Assault

• Common assault
• Male assaults female
• Assault with intent to injure
• Injuring with intent
• Wounding or injuring with reckless disregard
• Aggravated assault (involving a weapon or additional aggravating factor)

Violence charges often involve disputed accounts of what actually occurred, questions of self-defence or provocation, and issues around the identification of the person responsible. Medical evidence, witness accounts, and any available video or photographic evidence are often central to how these cases are contested.

Sentencing outcomes for violence charges depend heavily on the seriousness of the injury (if any), the use of a weapon, the relationship between the parties, and the offender's history. Outcomes can range from discharge without conviction for lower-level, first-time offending through to imprisonment for more serious charges.

How a violence charge is approached from the outset, including whether to participate in a Police interview and how any self-defence account is presented, can materially affect the outcome. Early legal advice ensures your position is properly protected from the start.