Key Summary: The difference between common vs aggravated assault in WA is outlined in the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913, where common assault (section 318) involves threats or minor harm, with penalties reflecting the lower severity. Aggravated assault (section 318(2)) involves additional aggravating factors—such as the use of weapons, serious injury, or assault on…
In Western Australia the Criminal Code sets two clear levels of injury. Bodily harm covers cuts, bruises and other hurts that interfere with health or comfort but normally mend. Grievous bodily harm covers wounds that endanger life or are likely to cause permanent damage, such as a punctured lung or a badly broken bone. Because…
If you are in custody on a Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) charge, you must understand that you face serious accusations with significant sentencing. The following will help you understand the charges and navigate the criminal justice system in Western Australia.
Often, legal terms with precise meanings are used interchangeably in casual conversation. However, Australian law is clear in its differentiation between common assault and domestic violence.
In Western Australia, there are several types of assault charges, and the penalty may depend on the severity of the offending. In some cases, an offender can be sentenced to an immediate term of imprisonment and that imprisonment may be mandatory even if the offender has good antecedents. However, experienced assault lawyers Perth can help…
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