Assault is a serious area of criminal law, which has costly implications if the case is mismanaged.
Common assault is any situation in which an individual puts another person in fear of immediate violence. It’s important to understand that you can be charged with assault even if you haven’t touched a person physically. In the eyes of the law, a person only has to make someone fear for their safety to be charged.
FAQs
Put simply, common assault is any situation in which an individual has put another person in fear of immediate violence. It’s important to understand that you can be charged with assault even if you haven’t touched a person physically. In the eyes of the law, a person only has to make another fear for their safety to be charged with this offence.
There are four basic forms of assault, which include:
These offences above cover everything from threatening words to severe physical attacks that leave the victim permanently disfigured or disabled.
The penalties for assault are determined by the type of the form and severity of the assault caused. Typically, punishments include:
| Nature of activity | Maximum Sentence |
|---|---|
| Common Assault | High level community order |
| Sexual Assault | 4 years’ custody (starting point) |
| ABH | 2 years and 6 months’ custody (starting point) |
| GBH | 12 years’ custody (starting point) |
If the assault was racially or discriminatory driven the court will impose increased punishments, and it will most likely be classed as a more severe crime.
The cost of defending an assault charge will depend on the severity of the charges and the strength of evidence for and against you. In any case regarding assault, our criminal defence solicitors will require an initial consultation first.
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Please note, if you or someone you know is currently being held in police custody we can help. Our solicitors can provide police station representation to ensure you don’t incriminate yourself whilst under investigation. We charge a rate of £305-550 + VAT per hour, depending on the legal representative’s seniority. To arrange your consultation, please call us on 0203 007 5500.
Regardless of the type of assault charge, it’s always advised to seek the advice of a solicitor.
By instructing a criminal solicitor who specialises in assault cases, it will ensure you have:
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