Common Assault

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Here is some general information about various domestic violence charges and how our criminal defense team can help you:

• Damage Property Domestic violence related
• Common Assault Domestic violence related
• Recklessly Causing Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) or Wounding Domestic violence related
• Stalking or intimidation with intent to cause fear of physical or mental harm domestic violence related

If you are charged with domestic violence, you need to contact Brightstone Legal criminal lawyers for legal advice. Hiring an experienced criminal lawyer can provide you with professional advice.

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Definition : Economic control is the manipulation and restriction of a victim's economic resources to control their behavior and freedom.

Expression :

• Prohibiting the victim from working or limiting their job options
• Control over the victim’s income, bank accounts, and financial decisions
• Denying living expenses or depriving victims of basic necessities

Impact : Financial control can cause victims to lose their financial independence, increase their dependence on the abuser, and make it difficult to escape the violent relationship.

Definition : Emotional or psychological abuse is the violation and control of the victim's psychological well-being through words, behavior or other means.

Expression :

• Persistently demeaning, insulting, or humiliating the victim
• Threatening, intimidating or manipulating the victim
• Isolate the victim and limit contact with family and friends
• Threatening victims with children or pets

Impact : Emotional abuse can seriously affect the victim's self-esteem and confidence, and may lead to psychological problems such as anxiety and depression.

Domestic violence includes physical violence, mental/psychological abuse, sexual violence, economic control and social isolation. These forms of violence control and infringe upon the victim through physical harm, verbal insults, forced sexual behavior, economic manipulation and social restriction, causing serious physical and mental health problems and long-term psychological trauma, and causing the victim to lose self-esteem, freedom and external support.

The following are the specific types:

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1. Criminal penalties

• Physical violence : Under the Criminal Code, engaging in physical violence can result in severe criminal penalties, including imprisonment.
• Harassment and intimidation : Continuous harassment and intimidation may constitute a criminal offense and is punishable by law.

2. Breach of a domestic violence order

• Violating a protection order : If the offender violates a protection order, they may face fines, jail time, or other legal consequences.

1. State and Territory Laws

• Each state and territory has its own laws to deal with family violence cases, for example, the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) Act 2007 in New South Wales and the Family Violence Protection Act 2008 in Victoria.

2. Domestic Violence Orders ( DVOs )

• Protection Orders : Used to prevent further domestic violence, protection orders may include prohibiting the offender from approaching or contacting the victim.
• Temporary Protection Orders : In emergency situations, victims can apply for a Temporary Protection Order to protect their safety immediately .

3. Criminal Code

• Physical Violence : Using physical violence can result in severe criminal penalties, including imprisonment.
• Harassment and intimidation : Continuous harassment and intimidation may also constitute a criminal offense and be punishable by law.