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ABH cases are not taken lightly in the eyes of the law, regardless of the reasons for your actions. Working with an expert criminal defence solicitor gives you the best chance at fighting your case and reducing charges.
FAQs
Actual bodily harm (ABH) is a form of assault or battery that causes harm to an individual’s body. For the harm to be considered ABH, it doesn’t need to be severe but must be more than a push or a shove.
For an individual to be charged with ABH, there doesn’t need to be intent to cause an injury. The offender only needs to intend to apply unlawful force.
If you have been accused of ABH, act fast and contact our solicitors on 0203 007 5500.
Common examples of ABH injuries include:Â
Please note, ABH is not limited to the examples above and can involve various other forms of assault.
The punishments for assault vary depending on intent and the severity of the attack. If charged with ABH, you can expect one or more of the following punishments:Â Â
What defences can be used to defend against ABH?
There are various defences that can be used to defend against ABH, for example:Â
The cost of defending an ABH charge can vary depending on factors such as evidence. In any case regarding ABH, our criminal defence solicitors will always require an initial consultation first.
Our initial consultations offer:
ABH is a criminal offence, which is not taken lightly in the eyes of the law. By instructing a solicitor with experience in ABH matters, it will ensure you have:
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