Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm (AOBH)

Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm

If you have been charged with an offence of assault occasioning bodily harm, you might be concerned about the potential impact this charge could have on your life. We have dealt with many charges concerning an assault occasioning bodily harm and recognise that each case is unique and that outcomes can vary.

Section 339 of the Criminal Code Act 1899 provides that any person who unlawfully assaults another and thereby does the other person bodily harm is guilty of a crime and is liable to imprisonment for 7 years. The liability is increased from seven to 10 years if the person charged with the offence presented to be or is armed with a weapon and/or is in company with one or more other people.

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How Serious is the Charge?

If you have been recently charged with an offence concerning assault occasioning bodily harm, it may be important to discuss with your lawyer the options that are available to you. Ordinarily, this charge will likely to be the subject of summary proceedings. However, it may be elected for the matter to proceed to the District Court, where the person charged can elect to have a jury trial. The District Court can be more costly, complicated, and will usually take longer to resolve.

An assault resulting in bodily harm may be unlawful and will constitute an offence, unless it is excused, justified, or excused by law. Careful consideration is required when assessing a possible defence. A common theme in most defences against an assault charge is that the force applied must be reasonable and proportional, anything in excess of that may not be lawful. In relation to an assault charge, possible defences to consider may include, but are not limited to:

Self defence
Provocation
Necessity
Duress
Removing disorderly persons
Defence against trespassers
Defence against repetition of insult

Our goal will be to develop a strategy which will assist in achieving the best outcome available. In many cases, this includes pursuing an outcome which protects a client’s career and reputation. To achieve this, we provide an idea of what can be achieved if your matter is effectively case managed.

Complimentary Case Assessment, Enquire or Call 0401 999 347!

Complimentary Case Assessment

If you have been charged with an assault, no matter how serious, it can be particularly stressful as there are often concerns about the consequence of any penalty imposed. Depending on the type of penalty imposed, there may be ramifications for a person’s career, reputation, and livelihood.

We recognise the stresses and concerns associated with any criminal charge. To address this, we provide a complimentary case assessment at Aegis Criminal Law. The purpose of this is to identify the concerns and develop a strategy to obtain the best available outcome. As each assault charge is unique, the complimentary case assessment also allows our firm to provide tailored advice and recommendations.

If you have been charged with an offence, we are available to discuss your matter and address any immediate concerns. To ensure the right legal advice is received, all our complimentary case assessments are with a criminal lawyer. To organise this, send us a message or call 0401 999 347.

Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm, Police Officer, Aegis, Brisbane Criminal Lawyers

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