Affray
Committed when a person uses or threatens
unlawful violence towards another that would cause a person of reasonable
firmness present at the scene to fear for his or her personal safety. Read More 
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Assault and Violence Offences
Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm
Assault occasioning actual bodily harm involves an assault which inflicts some “actual bodily harm”. With a maximum penalty of 5 years imprisonment, it is a serious offence. Read More
Assault Police Officer
The assault of police officers is a serious offence, primarily because of the vulnerable position police are placed in but and also because of the need for general deterrence. Read More
Common Assault
Common assault is one of the most commonly prosecuted offences in the Local Court, with a maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment. Read More
Recklessly Cause Grievous Bodily Harm or Wounding
Recklessly causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) typically involves the infliction of serious injuries on a victim. As a consequence, it is treated seriously by the courts and this is reflected in the maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment. Read More