Criminal Defence
Assault Lawyer Sydney
Charged with assault in Sydney? Bronwyn Pullinger has over 30 years of criminal defence experience representing clients across Local Court, District Court, and Supreme Court in NSW.
Types of Assault Charges in NSW
- Assault offences in NSW range from common assault at the lower end through to intentional grievous bodily harm, which carries a maximum of 25 years imprisonment. The most common charges include:
- Common Assault — no physical contact required; penalties include fines and up to 2 years imprisonment
- Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm (AOABH) — where injury beyond trivial harm is alleged
- Reckless or Intentional Grievous Bodily Harm — serious indictable offences tried in higher courts
- Domestic Assault — assault in a domestic relationship, often accompanied by AVO proceedings
Possible Outcomes and Defences
Being charged is not the same as being convicted. Depending on your circumstances, outcomes can range from a Section 10 dismissal (no conviction recorded) through to a fine, community service, or in serious cases a custodial sentence.
Available defences include self-defence, duress, consent, or a factual dispute about what occurred. For first-time offenders facing lower-level charges, a Section 10 or Conditional Release Order without conviction is often achievable — meaning no criminal record and no lasting impact on your employment or travel.
Why Choose Bronwyn Pullinger?
- 30+ years of criminal defence experience across Sydney
- Appears in Local Court, District Court, and Supreme Court
- Honest advice about realistic outcomes from day one
- Free, confidential initial consultation
Do not face an assault charge alone. Contact Manly Legal today for straightforward advice from an assault lawyer in Sydney who will genuinely fight for you.
About Bronwyn
30+ years criminal defence experience. Based in Manly, appearing across all NSW courts.
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