Assault & Violence Offences
Disorderly Behaviour
Disorderly Behaviour / Affray
If you behave in a way that threatens violence, causes offence or is considered disorderly by law, you may be charged with Disorderly Behaviour or Affray.
Disorderly Behaviour
Disorderly behaviour refers to a person acting in a way deemed to be deliberately or consciously disorderly or offensive to those around them, most commonly in a public space.
The maximum penalty for this offence is a fine of $1200 or 3 months in prison.
Affray
Affray refers to when a person uses or threatens violence against another person, with them fearing for their safety as a result. Affray can involve more than one person and, in these situations, the behaviour of all people within a group is considered.
For a simple offence, the maximum penalty is 3 years in prison. If the offence is considered to be aggravated, meaning additional factors are involved, the maximum penalty is 5 years in prison.
What are your business hours?
Our business hours are between 9am-5pm weekdays. We are available outside these hours if urgent matters, such as arrest, arise.
Where are you located?
We have offices in the North East, City and West
How can I contact you?
You can contact us by phone or email at your convenience.
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We do dependent upon your matter.
Do you offer the first interview free?
We offer a first free phone consultation to discuss your matter in order to work out how we may be able to assist you.