Assault & Battery Solicitor West London

Common Assault/Actual Bodily Harm/Grievous Bodily Harm – A person commits this offence where he uses or threatens to use unlawful physical violence, or someone apprehends that someone may use unlawful physical violence. The degree of injuries will determine the charge. For example, a graze or bruise may only amount to a common assault under Section 39 of the Criminal Justice Act whereas anything more transit and trifling may justify a charge under Section 47 Offences against the Persons Act.

A person commits an offence under Section 20 offence under the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 if that person either intended or was reckless to cause grievous injuries. The distinction between Section 18 and Section 20 is whether someone had the intent to cause those serious injuries or not.

If you have been accused of assault and battery, our team of solicitors can advise. At Evan Moore Solicitors, our criminal defence solicitors will represent you and ensure the strongest defence against the allegations you are facing. Furthermore, we have an established reputation and can tailor our services to your circumstances.