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Written by
Bill Doogue
Criminal Defence Lawyer
Assaults / Violence Offences - VIC
The Law - Common assault
What the Law states - Common assault
Summary Offences Act 1966 - SECT 23
Common assault23. Common assault
Any person who unlawfully assaults or beats another person shall be guilty of an offence. Penalty: 15 penalty units or imprisonment for three months.
Maximum Penalty in Victoria
3 months / 15 penalty units
What the Prosecution must prove - Common assault - Vic
(a) The accused unlawfully assaulted or beat another person.
Street names for Common assault
Assault
Possible Defences - Common assault
(a) Duress.
(b) Factual dispute.
(c) Identification dispute.
(d) Lack of intent.
(e) Mental impairment.
(f) Necessity.
(g) Self-defence.
Which court will hear the charge of Common assault
Article published on 01/01/2011. To check if any changes to the law please discuss with one of our lawyers.
