What are the different types of assault?

In New South Wales, assault is an umbrela term for a variety of different offences. These offences are largely defined by the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). For instance, just a few of the divisions of Assault are obstructing member of the clergy in discharge of his or her duties, assault on persons preserving wreck, assault with intent to commit a serious indictable offence on certain officers assault occasioning actual bodily harm, assault during public disorder. The most common form of assault, however is ‘common assault’ under section 61 of the Crimes Act in New South Wales. This can also cover domestic violence related assault which is designated using the Common Assault (DV) notation on the charge sheet and the court file. Assault is any form of non-consensual physical contact against another person or creating in another person a reasonable apprehension of violence by way of threat, intimidation or other form of coercion. It is actually quite a broadly defined concept and there are many different ways in which an assault charge can arise.

Some of the common ways in which assault charges occur is when people go out on a Friday or Saturday night and, under the influence of alcohol, get into a fight with someone else. It can also occur as a result of road rage, after a car accident or as a result of some other situation of conflict and confrontation. If you have an assault charge against you it can have very serious effects on your career, livelihood and your life in general because a criminal charge like this may affect your ability to gain employment in certain professions or to gain entry to countries overseas. If you are the victim of an assault, it can also be wise to consult a lawyer to see if there is any compensation that you can obtain as a result of your injuries. If you would like assistance with an assault matter, please do not hesitate to contact out lawyers online now.