Withdrawing a Charge of Aggravated Assault

The maximum penalty that could have been imposed for the aggravated assault: 4 years imprisonment

The result we achieved: Charge withdrawn Issued with an Intervention Order

The facts of the case: Had been drinking with partner at sporting event. Argument ensued in the car on the way home. Upon returning home, punched victim in face and ribs. Threw her into a wall. Admitted to previous assaults on victim in police interview. All witnessed by the couple’s young daughter.

Suburb where the offence occurred: Parafield Gardens