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Common Assault vs Aggravated Assault in NSW: Understanding the Difference and the Stakes

Bykayla Reading Time: 5 minutes

Common Assault vs Aggravated Assault in NSW: Understanding the Difference and the Stakes Assault is one of the most frequently charged criminal offences in NSW, and it covers a range of conduct that extends from a single shove with no physical injury through to conduct causing grievous bodily harm that can result in substantial imprisonment….

Charged With Common Assault in NSW? First Steps You Should Take

Charged With Common Assault in NSW? First Steps You Should Take

Byjack Reading Time: 4 minutes

Charged With Common Assault in NSW? First Steps You Should Take Step 1: Stay calm and exercise your right to silence If police approach you about an alleged assault, you must provide your name and address, but you do not have to answer detailed questions about what happened. What you say in those first conversations…