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Assaults / Violence Offences - VIC
Welcome to the VIC Common assault article page. Everything you need to know about Common assault according to VIC law - Dated: 01/01/2011

What the Law States according to VIC Law for Common assault

According to VIC Law for the charge of Common assault ,

Summary Offences Act 1966 - SECT 23

Common assault

23. Common assault

Any person who unlawfully assaults or beats another person shall be guilty of an offence. Penalty: 15 penalty units or imprisonment for three months.

The Maximum Penalty - Common assault

According to VIC Law for the charge of Common assault ,
3 months / 15 penalty units

What the Police must prove according to VIC Law for Common assault

(a) The accused unlawfully assaulted or beat another person.

Possible Defences under VIC Law - Common assault

(a) Duress.

(b) Factual dispute.

(c) Identification dispute.

(d) Lack of intent.

(e) Mental impairment.

(f) Necessity.

(g) Self-defence.

In VIC which court will hear the matter - Common assault

 

Street names for Common assault


Assault

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