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Have you been charged with assault? We understand the stress that can accompany an ongoing criminal claim. A conviction of assault will have serious implications that may significantly impact your future. At James & Jaramillo, our skilled assault defence lawyers in Sydney will defend your case.
Allow our experienced lawyers at James & Jaramillo to ensure you receive your legal rights. Contact us now to speak with an assault defence lawyer.
At James & Jaramillo, our assault defence lawyers always take a client-centred approach. When defending your criminal assault charge, we will strategise according to your particular needs and circumstances.
Our assault lawyers handle a wide variety of complex criminal assault cases and can represent you at all levels of court, whether it be a local court, district court, or federal court. From the beginning to the end, you will be able to entrust our team with handling your matter.
As the best assault defence lawyers in Sydney, we guarantee nothing but robust and zealous advocacy.
Our assault defence lawyers at James & Jaramillo have experience in defending a wide array of complex assault cases that arise in Sydney, including the following:
S61 of the Crimes Act 1900 captures offences of common assault, stating, “Whoever assaults any person, although not occasioning actual bodily harm, shall be liable to imprisonment for two years.” Many common assault cases are instances of self-defence. If this is your situation, we can help.
If you are dealing with a common assault charge, call our assault defence lawyers now. Our team is skilled in handling common physical assault cases and will handle your case with care.
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S59 of the Crimes Act 1900 encompasses assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The act says, “Whoever assaults any person, and thereby occasions actual bodily harm, shall be liable to imprisonment for five years.”
To be convicted of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, the accused must have intentionally or recklessly committed common assault, and the common assault must have resulted in bodily harm to the accuser.
If someone has accused you of committing an act of physical & unlawful violence against another person, but you did not commit this act intentionally, call us.
Under S35 of the Crimes Act 1900, some offences can constitute recklessly causing grievous bodily harm. Someone causes reckless grievous bodily harm when they recklessly cause any of the following:
At James & Jaramillo, we have your best interest in mind. Contact our team now to get top-quality legal advice concerning your assault charges.
We pride ourselves on providing transparent and cost-effective services. You can count on your assault defence lawyer at James & Jaramillo to be honest with you every step.
Under S33 of the Crimes Act 1900, a person commits grievous bodily harm with intent when they cause any of the above-listed grievous bodily harm or other serious bodily harms with the intent to do so. If someone is charging you with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, call our team at James & Jaramillo now. We will ensure that you have a defended hearing.
Your assault defence lawyer at James & Jaramillo will also be able to defend other types of assault charges, including:
At James & Jaramillo, our assault defence lawyers understand that the penalties that accompany assault offences are serious. These penalties can severely impact your future.
The penalties that accompany assault vary based on the type of assault offence. The maximum penalties are as follows:
A conviction of common assault may also carry the penalty of a fine, a section 10 dismissal, or a conditional release order or community corrections order for matters heard in Local Court. A conviction of some of the other offences listed above may also go to the Local Court. In this case, the maximum penalty will be two years imprisonment.
Do not allow yourself to be vulnerable to imprisonment or other penalties. Call our team now to assist you in defending your case.
At James & Jaramillo Lawyers, we understand how difficult it can be to deal with an assault accusation. Our experienced criminal law specialists will work tirelessly to ensure you have the best chance at a favourable outcome. We offer a free initial consultation, so call us now to discuss your case in detail and begin planning your defence.
For a woman, it is very difficult to deal with harassment, stalking and intimidation. Last year, I have applied for APVO against my neighbour.
Although I had CCTV footages and other evidence, to actually go through the whole court process is stressful, especially because I decided to represent myself in the court. Once I stepped into the legal process the realization hit me that having evidence may not be enough to win and protect myself from the defendant. When you represent yourself, the defendant’s solicitor sees that as an easy winning for his client and uses intimidation tactics.
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I have managed to get Interim Order in the early stage of the process-mention, which was protecting me till the final hearing in March 2024 when I won the case. This outcome could not have been achieved without working with Jonathan and his professional guidance. I can’t speak highly enough about Jonathan Jaramillo and recommend him for anyone who is looking for a good, responsive and reliable solicitor, and a genuine person.
When you hire us, you can be confident that your assault defence lawyer will provide you with quality legal services. James & Jaramillo lawyers have experience providing advocacy for our clients. Our lawyers have maintained an exemplary success rate by conducting vigorous research and strategising accordingly.
Our reputation is demonstrative of the work that we produce. As the best assault defence lawyers in Sydney, we will always give our best efforts to ensure that your assault case concludes satisfactorily.
Being charged with assault can leave you in a state of dismay. However, it is essential to remember that you have options. The two options that are available to you, the accused, are:
1. Pleading Not Guilty
Pleading not guilty will entail putting forward defences to justify your actionable conduct. If the court accepts these defences, you will be deemed non-guilty, and they will drop the charges against you. This means you will not undergo any assault penalties.
Defences for assault may include the following:
2. Pleading Guilty
Pleading guilty means that you concede to the allegations at hand and accept the penalties presented by the prosecution. We insist that you call our team of assault defence lawyers to review your case before deciding to plead guilty. Do not accept imprisonment, fines, or other penalties without adequate legal advice.
At James & Jaramillo Lawyers, our processes and strategies focus on client satisfaction. When you hire us, our team of Sydney lawyers will:
Call us now on (02) 8378 8585 to schedule a free consultation and learn more about how we can defend your assault case.
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