Assault is a serious criminal offence. If an assault allegation is made against you, it needs to be sorted out as quickly as possible to clear your name.

If you are facing an allegation of assault, you need criminal defence solicitors on your side to help you through the criminal investigation process and, if you are charged with assault, to defend you and your reputation.

Call Holborn Law for Criminal Defence Services 

For criminal defence advice, get in touch with us today on 0203 633 6655 or email info@holbornlaw.co.uk and a member of our team will get back to you.

Holborn Law Is Here for You 24 Hours a Day

If you urgently need our criminal defence services, our lawyers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you need help, please call us on 07956 676 252. 

Assault Offences

There are several different assault offences that you can be charged with. We have listed the various assault offences, starting with the most serious:

Although there are 4 types of assault offence, they are all very different in nature. You could be charged with common assault if you touch someone without their permission or push them. With ABH, the injuries sustained could amount to bruising or scratches to justify an ABH charge. Section 20 GBH could involve loss of blood or broken bones whilst the most serious charge, section 18 wounding with intent, the injuries could involve a stabbing or bottling. 

Which assault offence you are charged with is important because the penalties are very different. GBH carries a maximum life sentence, whilst common assault could land you in prison for up to 6 months, though it is more usual with a common assault conviction to receive a fine or a non-custodial sentence, such as community service.

Assault Criminal Defence Services 

Our criminal defence services include:

Criminal Legal Aid For Assault Offences

At Holborn Law (link) we understand that you may be worried about contacting a specialist criminal defence solicitor because of the cost involved. Our team can reassure you that if you have been arrested, or if you are being interviewed under caution, you are entitled to free criminal legal aid, whatever your financial circumstances. You are not restricted to advice from a duty solicitor; you can ask the police to call Holborn Law for you.

If the CPS charge you with an assault offence, you may be entitled to criminal legal aid so a criminal defence solicitor can defend you. Our team can discuss whether you are likely to qualify for such funding and can apply for legal aid for you.

Whether you will receive criminal legal aid depends on a combination of factors, such as the seriousness of the assault offence and your income and capital. You may qualify for criminal legal aid if you are self-employed or working because the financial eligibility criteria are based on your disposable income.

The best way to check to see if you are eligible for criminal legal aid is to call our team today (link).

Why Choose Holborn Law  

At Holborn Law, we look at you and what you need from us. We don’t judge. We listen and then get on with the protection of your rights during the police investigation and interview under caution. If you are charged with any offences, we will do our utmost to achieve an acquittal. 

How to Get in Contact

As specialist criminal defence solicitors, we provide 24-hour legal advice and criminal defence representation.

Our Dartford office in Kent is staffed Monday – Friday, from 9 am – 5 pm. For expert legal advice call us on 0203 633 6655 or email us at info@holbornlaw.co.uk. 

If you need urgent out-of-hours criminal defence legal advice, call us on 07956 676 252.

In addition to our Kent offices, we have a by-appointment-only office in central London.