Liverpool · South-West Sydney
Assault Lawyers in Liverpool
People in Liverpool facing a assault charge often wait to get advice. Don't: what happens in the first fortnight shapes the whole matter.
From common assault to grievous bodily harm, defended with the full context the prosecution leaves out. For clients in Liverpool and across South-West Sydney, we bring that defence to your local court.
Liverpool hears both summary and indictable matters. Whether your case stays in the Local Court or is committed to the District Court changes your exposure, and how we prepare it. We defend the full range of assault allegations. See our Assault & Violence Charges page for how we approach these charges in detail.
A charge is not a conviction. The gap between the two is preparation, and that is where we do our work for Liverpool clients. City Group Legal appears at Liverpool for clients across the South-West, in defended hearings, sentence proceedings, bail applications and appeals.
What's at stake. Penalties rise sharply with the injury and intent alleged, from fines and community-based orders for common assault to a maximum of 25 years for wounding or grievous bodily harm with intent. Whether a matter stays in the Local Court or is committed to the District Court changes the exposure significantly.
Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on assault and related matters.
Your enquiry is treated in confidence. If you or a family member has been charged with a assault offence in Liverpool, call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.
Assault questions in Liverpool
Is self-defence really a defence?
Yes, and a complete one. If there is a reasonable possibility you acted to defend yourself or someone else, the prosecution must disprove it beyond reasonable doubt. Presenting the full history between the parties is often what makes it succeed.
Which court will my assault matter be heard at in Liverpool?
Depending on the charge and its seriousness, assault matters in Liverpool are generally dealt with at the Liverpool Local Court or the Liverpool District Court. We appear at all of these and will advise you on where your matter will be listed.
The earlier we start, the more we can do.
Whether you’ve been charged, arrested, or are helping a family member, the earliest advice is the most valuable.