There are varying degrees of assault charges in Queensland, ranging from the most minor charge of Common Assault, to the most serious, Assault Occasioning Grievous Bodily Harm.
Assault does not necessarily have to be throwing a punch of causing physical pain to another person. The definition of assault in Queensland states that any person who strikes, touches, moves or otherwise applies force of any kind to a person of another, either directly or indirectly, without the other person’s consent, or threatens to apply such force to another person without the person’s consent, is said to assault that other person.
The type of assault charge which may be brought against you, together with the penalty the Court will ultimately impose against you, will depend on the seriousness of the assault you have committed.
Based on the broad definition of assault in Queensland and the serious penalties which charges of this nature can attract, it is strongly suggested that any person charged with an assault offence seek legal advice.