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SERIOUS ASSAULTS

SERIOUS ASSAULTS

If you are facing allegations of committing a serious assault, at Lexis Solicitors, our lawyers are here to help you. Our serious assault defence lawyers can provide the very best legal representation and advice right at the outset of your case – at the police interview stage, giving you the best chance of avoiding the significant penalties associated with the alleged crime, including lengthy periods of imprisonment.

At Lexis Solicitors, our highly experienced serious assault lawyers have successfully defended many individuals facing allegations of serious violence. 

  • Common assault – a maximum six weeks’ custodial sentence 
  • Assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) – a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment
  • Racially aggravated assault l occasioning ABH – a maximum penalty of seven years imprisonment
  • Unlawful wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm (GBH) – a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment
  • Racially aggravated unlawful wounding/inflicting GBH – a maximum penalty of seven years imprisonment
  • Wounding/causing GBH with intent – a maximum penalty of life imprisonment
  • Attempted murder – a maximum of life imprisonment. 

If you have been accused of any of these offences, get in touch with our serious assault solicitors today for legal advice on the best approach on defending against the charge.

To speak to a serious assault defence lawyers at Lexis Solicitors about allegations made against you, contact one of our offices.