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The Facts behind the Common Assault Charge Our client, a middle-aged bank worker residing with her partner whom she had been married to for almost a decade. The accused returned home from work after picking up their daughter from day-care. After the victim attended to the child, he entered the kitchen where our client had […]
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Guide to assault charges in Sydney, exploring different types of assault and their legal ramifications.
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Navigating assault charges in Australia can be daunting. Understanding the legal landscape is crucial. Assault encompasses a range of offences, from simple assault to more serious forms like grievous bodily harm. Knowing the distinctions, potential penalties, and legal defences is essential. In this article, we break down what you need to know about assault charges
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Our solicitor, Mr Wissam Philopos represented a man at Parramatta District Court in relation to a District Court Appeal. The matter proceeded before the Judge for a severity and all-grounds appeal. The matter was first heard in the Local Court in about Mid-2022. Our client had been charged with Contravene Prohibition or restriction in an
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Are you aware of the law surrounding one punches? Do you know what to do if you get caught committing this type of crime. The rise of one punch offences has been steep over the past few years, with the deadly act quickly becoming one of Australia’s most unpredictable offences. One punch is all it
Assault refers to the use or threat of force against another person and are the second most common offences (14%) appearing before the Local Court in NSW, behind traffic and vehicle violations (35%). In New South Wales the various assault offences are set out in the Crimes Act 1900. For a person to be found guilty
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Intoxication is a slippery slope as it impairs judgment, mobility and reaction time. In most circumstances, a little inebriation is nothing to worry about, however, if that inebriation is abused then it can become a major issue. Speak to a lawyer today If you are found to have criminal responsibility according to the reasonable person
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Criminal Law and Traffic Law related charges Our Solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a 33-year-old woman at Parramatta Local Court in relation to four serious offences. These offences included: Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related), pursuant to Section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900. Negligent Driving (no death of grievous bodily harm), pursuant to Section 117(1)(c) the
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Common Assault (Domestic Violence related) matter dismissed Our Solicitor, Nicholas Hardy-Clements, represented a 68-year-old man at Wyong Local Court in relation to one charge: Common Assault (Domestic Violence Related), pursuant to the Crimes Act 1900, s61. The case involved an argument between our client and his wife. Our client proceeded to begin strangling his wife
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Our client was allegedly involved in verbal disagreement with his wife at their residence. It was alleged by the police that our client had raised his fist at the victim and pushed her to the ground, causing her to connect with a nearby piece of furniture and sustain bruising to her left forearm as a
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