Assault Lawyer Brisbane, Cairns & Mackay

Our expert criminal lawyers have a proven track record in assault and violent offences and can provide advice and representation for your assault and violence charges.

If you need help understanding your rights, are about to be questioned by police, or are under assault charges, we can provide assistance, advice and representation as you assault lawyer.

Call us now on 1300 557 884 to have a confidential discussion.

What defences can be used in an assault charge?There are multiple defence strategies we can use in your case, including self-defence. Your assault lawyer will discuss your criminal defence options with you during your confidential consultation.

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What is assault?

An act of assault under the Queensland Criminal Code is the application of force to another person without that person’s consent or with consent obtained by fraud or duress.

To simplify, an assault is usually committed by touching any part of the body. An assault can also include a threat to assault another person where the person has the ability to carry out the assault. 

There are several categories of assault offences, those being:

  • Common assault
  • Assault causing bodily harm
  • Unlawful wounding and grievous bodily harm
  • Sexual assault

All of these assault types are charged as criminal offences and require you to first appear before the Magistrates Court. 

Common assault usually refers to the act of hitting or threatening someone. Usually, common assault only involves minor injuries such as a scratch.

The maximum penalty for a common assault charge is 3 years imprisonment.  If you are facing a common assault charge, one of our assault lawyers in Brisbane, Cairns and Mackay can help defend you and your rights.

The maximum penalty for assault occasioning bodily harm is 7 years imprisonment. The maximum penalty for aggravated assault occasioning bodily harm (such as the offender was armed with a weapon or in company with other people) is 10 years. 

If you are facing assault charges or aggravated assault charges for this type of assault, Fisher Dore can provide you with an experienced assault lawyer to represent you.

The more serious assaults fall under this type of assault charge. Unlawful wounding refers to breaking or penetrating the skin that generally results in bleeding. This type of assault’s maximum penalty is 7 years in jail.

Grievous bodily harm (as the name suggests) is the more serious offence by causing the attacked to suffer:

  • Loss of a distinct part of an organ
  • Serious disfigurement
  • Injuries of such a nature that left without medical treatment would endanger their life or cause permanent injury of ill-health

This assault type has a maximum sentencing of 14 years in prison. If you find yourself under investigation or charged for these types of assaults, a Fisher Dore violent offence lawyer can help you defend your rights in court proceedings.

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At Fisher Dore, we can assist you with your assault charge by providing award-winning legal advice and representation.

Our assault lawyers in Brisbane, Cairns and Mackay will go above and beyond to defend you throughout every stage of your case. We respect our clients and believe in having an open and honest relationship with them, which is why we are upfront and transparent about our legal fees. Our experienced criminal defence lawyers can provide a superior defence for your assault and violence charges.

Call us 24/7 on 1300 557 884 or reach out online to get started with your legal defence.

Nick Dore

Managing Principal

Tom Gardiner

Principal

Michael O’Brien

Principal

Terry Fisher

Consultant

Antionette Morton

Consultant

Adam Dwyer

Consultant

Michael Finch

Senior Associate

Ryan Godfrey

Associate

Annie Bryan

Associate

Emma Hunt

Solicitor

Laura Santin

Solicitor - Mackay

Michael Biscak

Senior Associate

Ruby Tucker

Associate

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Need to speak to someone? Call us now on 1300 557 884 We’re here, and we’re ready to assist. Our team consists of legal experts with a world of experience in a wide variety of cases.

Our commitment is to provide the most effective representation that protects your rights as a person.

For more information on our services, email us directly at enquiries@fisherdore.com.au or reach out through our online form with any general enquiries.