Assault is an intentional physical attack on another which causes harm, is intended to cause harm or an alleged victim is put in a state of fear for his safety. This means that attempting to physically attack someone is also considered an assault.
It is often the case that our clients find themselves in situations in which they have had to defend themselves or another and end up being the person charged. It may be that you have called the police complaining of being assaulted and the outcome is that you are the one charged. You may have a special defence to the charge. It is important that you seek specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity.
An assault charge can be prosecuted in a Justice of the Peace court for minor offences, more serious or aggravated assaults in the Sheriff Court and the most serious assaults are prosecuted in the High Court of Justiciary.
An aggravated assault is a charge of assault which is made more serious either by the result of injury, severe injury or permanent disfigurement to an alleged victim or by the manner of the assault; for example, the use of a weapon or a racial, sectarian or homophobic motive.
Our Assault solicitors in Paisley and Greenock have many years of success in defending assault charges in Scottish courts. It is important that you contact us at the earliest opportunity for free, initial advice. You may have sustained injuries and seeking advice as soon as possible will allow us to gather evidence helpful to your defence. It is common when charged with assault that you are detained in a police station and may be interviewed. We will attend to represent you and advise you while you are in police custody. See our section on Police Consultations for more information about Police Interviews.
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Our Domestic Abuse Solicitors in Paisley and Greenock are highly experienced in successfully and fearlessly defending assault charges. We cover Glasgow, Greenock, Port Glasgow, Kilmacolm, Gourock, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Barrhead, Newton Mearns, East Renfrewshire & every police station and court in Scotland.
Contact us immediately if you have been charged with assault for free, initial legal advice 24 hours per day. Call us in Paisley on 01418896458 or Greenock on 01475888286 or fill out our online form and we will call you back shortly.
