Have you been charged with assault offences?
We can help you.
If you have been charged with assault offences, we are criminal lawyers who can help you.
The main assault offences are Common assault, In “circs of aggravation” or “racial aggravation” Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm (AOBH) In “circs of aggravation” or “racial aggravation” Assault with intent, In “circs of aggravation” or “racial aggravation”, Serious Assaults – on public officer/driver of public transport/emergency services officer/health services worker/court security officer/prison officer, where prescribed circumstances exist ie victim is police, prison, ambulance, railway, court security or youth custodial officer AND suffers bodily harm. Indecent Assault.
It is important you get legal advice as soon as possible. We can answer your questions such as;
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
The offence of Common assault in the circumstances of Aggravation or Racial Aggravation is in section 313 of the Criminal Code ( “Code”) in Western Australia. Simple common assault becomes aggravated assault where there is: a family/domestic relationship; a child present; a breach of a restraining order; or, the victim is > 60 years old.
Have the Police accused you of Aggravated Assault? Our experienced criminal defence lawyers can arrange a confidential conference with you to answer your important questions.
We are criminal lawyers who specialise in criminal defence work and have dealt with many cases of Aggravated Assault.
Police interview
It is important that you receive legal advice before speaking with Police. We can advise you about what should be said during a Police interview. You may want to know – should I make a statement to Police? Should I attend a Police interview? Do I need to give my DNA? Will the Police leave me alone if I explain my side of the story? Will I be remanded?
If the Police want to speak with you about an allegation of Aggravated Assault, speak with an experienced lawyer first. Anything you tell the Police without advice can make running a defence in Court more difficult later on.
We can also attend the Police station with you if you feel more comfortable having someone on your side.
Pleading not guilty
We are defence lawyers who specialise in assaults and we can devise a case strategy for you. We work very closely with Senior counsels and experienced barristers, who run our contested hearings and trials who can get involved from the beginning if you are accused of Aggravated Assault.
In a case like this, you want a lawyer who is going to consider – Is there relevant CCTV footage? Is there DNA evidence? Are there people who the Police have not spoken to who can shed some light on this case? Is there exonerating evidence which needs to be preserved?
The answer to these questions can lead to a charge of Aggravated Assault being withdrawn before the contested hearing or an acquittal.
We believe it is very important for our clients to understand what they are facing. Preparing a case strategy early will increase the chances of this charge being withdrawn or leading to an acquittal.
Pleading guilty
If you are pleading guilty to Aggravated Assault, we can advise you how to prepare your plea to get the possible outcome in Court. We will help you to arrange reports and documents that will help avoid a prison sentence. Call us and discuss how to get the best result
