Criminal Law

Are you facing assault charges in Australia but don’t know the legal rights for your opinion to save your future. Don’t worry Bansal Lawyers, help you to provide Expert Criminal Law Services in Melbourne, Australia.

If you have been charged with assault in Australia then you have to take a professional legal help immediately. Assault charges in Australia is very serious crime which has long term effect on your life that create a criminal record which make trouble to find a job, got travel restriction with visa cancelation for some countries also.

At Bansal Lawyers, our best criminal lawyers with knowledge and experience to deal with these type of cases provides you the best legal help and guidance throughout the process. Whatever you have been charged with normal assault, Assault charges which include actual body harm or more series offence with grievous body harm, we provide a free consultation to discuss on clients case.

Your Rights and the Prosecution’s Burden of Proof

In Australia, the legal system upholds the principle of innocent until proven guilty. The prosecution lawyer from the authority must need to prove the charges against you with strong and clear evidence which shows that you committed the offence without any reasonable concerns.

Types of Assault Charges in Australia

• Common Assault: Physical contact without consent, typically without causing bodily harm.
• Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (ABH): Causes injury to another person.
• Assault Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH): Involves serious or life-threatening injuries.

In some cases multiple charges filed for the same incident in order to secure to find guilty by the court for at least one offence.

Where Will Your Assault Case Be Heard?

The court where your assault case is heard depends on the severity of the charge and the laws in the state or territory where the offence occurred. Minor assault charges are typically dealt with in Magistrates Courts or Local Courts, while more serious cases, such as ABH or GBH, may be heard in higher courts like District, County, or Supreme Courts.

Factors Affecting the Seriousness of Your Assault Charges

• Extent of injuries caused to the victim
• Use of a weapon or threat of violence
• Location of the offence (e.g., in the presence of children or at the victim’s home)
• The victim's role (such as a police officer or emergency worker)
• Your criminal history and whether the offence was premeditated or impulsive

Penalties for Assault Offences in Australia

• Common Assault: Up to 2 years’ imprisonment.
• Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (ABH): Up to 5 years’ imprisonment, or 7 years if committed with others.
• Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH): Up to 25 years’ imprisonment, depending on intent and whether the offence was committed with recklessness or deliberate harm.

Disclaimer: This content is intended to provide general information about assault charges in Australia and is not a substitute for legal advice. The laws surrounding assault can vary by state and territory, and the outcome of any case will depend on its specific circumstances. For tailored legal advice, please contact our team of expert lawyers.