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Assault Charges

Have you been charged with an assault charge? We have an extensive number of articles about assault offences and assault penalties on this website. 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 charges, Assault convictions can have a long term impact and any assault offense should be dealt with seriously.

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.

The penalty for an assault offence can vary greatly so it is important you get sensible advice as soon as possible.

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?

Assault Case Studies and Articles
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Click to view some informative Assault Charge Articles written by our Assault Lawyers

These issues in assault offences are dealt with by our lawyers on a daily basis. Get in contact with us straight away and we will help you to start dealing with this problem.

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.

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Assault Charge - Aggravated assault
Assault Charge - Aggravated burglary
Assault Charge - Assault
Assault Charge - Assaulting or resisting Police
Assault Charge - Causing injury intentionally
Assault Charge - Causing injury recklessly
Assault Charge - Causing serious injury recklessly
Assault Charge - Common assault
Assault Charge - Common assault (common law)
Assault Charge - Extortion with threats to destroy property
Assault Charge - Extortion with threats to kill
Assault Charge - Intentionally causing a serious disease
Assault Charge - Intentionally causing serious injury
Assault Charge - Kidnapping
Assault Charge - Negligently causing serious injury
Assault Charge - Reckless conduct endangering life
Assault Charge - Reckless conduct endangering serious injury
Assault Charge - Riot
Assault Charge - Setting traps to kill
Assault Charge - Stalking
Assault Charge - Threatening injury to prevent arrest
Assault Charge - Threats to inflict serious injury
Assault Charge - Threats to kill
Assault Charge - Using of firearms in the commission of offences

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.

Assault Lawyers Victoria

		Bill Doogue - Criminal Lawyer Specialty: Assault Lawyer Email Bill Doogue was first admitted to practise as a Barrister and Solicitor in 1989...			Conor O'Brien - Criminal Lawyer Specialty: Assault Lawyer Email Conor O’Brien commenced his legal career as a Barrister and Solicitor in the early 90s...

		Cassie Collier - Criminal Lawyer Specialty: Assault Lawyer Email Cassie Collier is a Barrister and Solicitor who regularly appears for clients in...			Josh Taaffe - Criminal Lawyer Specialty: Assault Lawyer Email Josh Taaffe is a solicitor at our Melbourne City Office and appears...

		Kristina Kothrakis - Criminal Lawyer Specialty: Assault Lawyer Email Kristina appears on a daily basis in the Magistrates’, County and...			Paul McClure - Criminal Lawyer Specialty: Assault Lawyer Email Paul McClure appears on a daily basis in the Magistrates', County and...

		Shaun Pascoe - Criminal Lawyer Specialty: Assault Lawyer Email Shaun Pascoe is a senior criminal law solicitor based at...			Lidia Scafidi - Criminal Lawyer Specialty: Assault Lawyer Email Lidia has recently joined our firm, bringing with her experience as...