Criminal Department

We have an expert team who are experienced in all matters of Criminal Law, including allegations of assault.  Our team understand the severity of assault allegations, and we appreciate that this can be a distressing time. Our expert team are able to offer friendly and professional advice, with continuity of representation throughout your case.

Free Initial Telephone Options Appointment

We provide a free initial telephone options appointment to see how we can assist in your circumstances. Please call 0330 333 2613 for a no obligation, initial discussion or email enquiries@elliotmather.co.uk and we will call you back.

What is assault?

Assault is considered to be the act of inflicting physical harm, or unwanted physical contact upon an individual. On some occasions a threat, or an attempt to commit such an act can be considered assault and will require legal representation.

What types of assault are there?

There are numerous recognised assault charges, dependent on the severity of the charge, will depend on the penalty received by the accused. It is vital that you seek legal advice if you have been alleged to have committed:

• Common assault: This is considered to be any violence that is inflicted upon another individual (however minor this may be), or making someone else feel intimidated, as though they are going to be attacked. For example, making violent threats, raising a fist to someone, or even spitting on an individual.
• Actual bodily harm (ABH): ABH is an act which must have caused some physical harm to the victim. This doesn’t necessarily have to be a serious or permanent injury, however, a physical injury must have existed briefly.
• Wounding/grievous bodily harm (GBH): GBH is considered to be really serious physical harm inflicted on an individual, however, it doesn’t have to be permanent. GBH can also encompass any psychiatric injury, or an individual transmitting an infection (e.g. through sexual activity). When wounding is concerned, this means that skin must have been broken during the assault, or breaking of the inner skin (e.g. in the lip).

The types of assault charges are complex, which is why it is important to seek independent legal advice as soon as you have been charged.

What to do if you have been charged with assault

When you have been charged with assault, this can be very serious. Dependent on the severity of the case, will depend on how you are prosecuted and furthermore, the penalty you will receive.

It is imperative that you contact a specialised criminal solicitor who will be able to represent your case.

Our team of expert criminal defence solicitors and accredited police station representatives have a wealth of experience of assisting individuals who face assault allegations. Our team understand that this can be a distressing time, it is because of this that we offer professional advice, and continuity of representation throughout your case.

How we can help

At Elliot Mather, our dedicated Criminal Defence team offer friendly and professional advice with continuity of representation throughout your case.

The level of help you would like from us is entirely up to you. Our team members are all experienced in advising individuals on their specific circumstances

Location

Our Solicitors are able to provide expert advice across the country with a network of offices based in: Chesterfield, Nottingham, Mansfield and Derby.

How to get in contact

Our team are on hand to help you and can assist wherever you are based. Please call us on 0330 333 2613 for a no-obligation, initial discussion or email enquiries@elliotmather.co.uk and we will call or email you back.