Assault Charges NZ

If you’re dealing with assault charges in NZ, it’s important for you to know that you have options. Often, these types of cases are fuelled by alcohol or other circumstances which are completely out of character for my clients. In other words, it can be classified as a one-off aberration.

Steven can assist you if you have been charged with a wide variety of assault charges under the Crimes Act 1961. These include but are not limited to: common assault, assault on a person in a family relationship, assault with intent to injure, injuring with intent to injure or with reckless disregard.

NZ courts take family/domestic assaults very seriously, and the laws surrounding it are some of the strictest in our legal system. This includes obtaining bail, which means there can be fewer opportunities for those charged to explain themselves than in other areas of law. The law on assault is drafted to protect the largest number of victims possible. This means that a client’s rights can be overlooked. Here at MutchLaw, I specialise in making sure that your side of the story is heard, and if there are aspects of culpability, the charge doesn’t exceed the offence. This aids in avoiding a sentence that is out of proportion to the true nature and scale of the offending.

Therefore, if you find yourself charged with an offence under the Crimes Act 1961, it’s vital to have a lawyer who can help discuss the merits of your case or mitigate the allegations against you to avoid a more serious sentence. I’m an experienced lawyer for assault charges and can represent you to the best of my ability when dealing with the evidence at hand. Having a good lawyer will improve the likelihood of you obtaining the best outcome possible given your situation.

For many, there may be consequences for a conviction on your life. This may include employment or immigration issues relating to deportation liability. If this is the case, Steven can assist by applying for a discharge without conviction.

To find out more about assault charges in NZ, contact me now through the contact button below.