Assault Lawyer Bendigo

Charged With Assault in Bendigo?

An assault charge can have serious consequences, including a criminal conviction, fines, community correction orders and, in more serious cases, imprisonment.

O’Haire Legal provides criminal law advice and representation for assault charges in Bendigo and throughout Central Victoria.

We assist with matters involving:

• Unlawful assault

• Common assault

• Intentionally causing injury

• Recklessly causing injury

• Assault-related family violence charges

• Assaults involving weapons

• Affray and related public-order offences

• Assaults arising from fights or altercations

• Self-defence claims

• Police interviews

• Bail applications

• Contested hearings

• Guilty pleas

• Criminal Justice Diversion

Some assault matters are dealt with as summary offences, while more serious injury offences can be indictable offences. The Magistrates’ Court of Victoria hears all summary offences and can also hear and determine certain indictable offences.

If you have been charged with assault or asked to attend a police interview, get legal advice before deciding what to do next.