Sutherland · Southern Sydney
Assault Lawyers in Sutherland
Not every assault charge in Sutherland should end in a plea. Many can be defended, and many others resolved without a conviction.
From common assault to grievous bodily harm, defended with the full context the prosecution leaves out. For clients in Sutherland and across Southern Sydney, we bring that defence to your local court.
Many Sutherland matters are traffic and licence related, where a well-prepared case can be the difference between keeping and losing your licence. We defend the full range of assault allegations. See our Assault & Violence Charges page for how we approach these charges in detail.
Clients come to us from across Southern Sydney, and we treat a Sutherland matter with exactly the resources we bring to a city trial. City Group Legal appears at Sutherland for local clients, with a focus on protecting your record and your licence.
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Our defence record in this area is set out in full on our case results, including acquittals and charges withdrawn on assault and related matters.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 Sutherland, call us. The earlier we're involved, the more we can do.
Assault questions in Sutherland
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 Sutherland?
Depending on the charge and its seriousness, assault matters in Sutherland are generally dealt with at the Sutherland Local 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.