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Snap proves a real barbecue stopper as magistrate
25/08/2010
A man who was caught riding his motorbike along the Eastern Freeway in Melbourne with a barbecue strapped to his body was fined $800 today and lost his licence for one month.
Jo Lee Dimer found not guilty by County Court jury
9/08/2010
A WOMAN accused of an arson attack that resulted in the death of her daughter has been found not guilty by a County Court jury.
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Assault Charges
Have you been charged with an assault charge? As Melbourne assault lawyers, we have an extensive number of articles about assault offences and assault penalties on this website. For any assault charges in Melbourne, we are the lawyers that you should be talking to. We have a huge amount of experience in defending every type of assault charge and also getting the best result for people who are pleading guilty to assault charges
Assault and violence charges vary from “Intentionally Causing Serious Injury", "Recklessly Causing Serious Injury", "Intentionally Causing Injury", and "Recklessly Causing Injury" to a plain "Assault". You will see a list of charges below so click on the information icon next to the relevant assault charge.
Some issues in assault cases are;
- "What actually happened?" (Because assaults happen in heated situations witnesses memories of the true events are often wrong).
- "Why did it happen?" (We work with you to put the offending in a context that makes a Judge understand it and for them to see how it came about).
- How do I defend my assault charges?
- Why did no-one listen to what I say happened?
For more information about the possible assault penalties you may be facing, either click here to view our assault penalties page or call us on 03 9670 5111 to book an appointment with an experienced Melbourne assault lawyer.
If you have been charged with an assault related offence and need advice or legal representation, please contact us immediately by calling 03 9670 5111 or book an appointment to meet with one of our lawyers.
