Aggravated Assault Causing Serious Harm
Charge
Maximum Penalty
25 years imprisonment
Penalty Received
5 months imprisonment, suspended sentence No conviction Good Behaviour Bond for 9 months and $200 Ordered to pay compensation of $877
Circumstances
Defendant’s girlfriend suffers psychological ailments. Victim has previously harassed the Defendant and his girlfriend on a number of occasions. Victim was drinking at home and proceeded to abuse the Defendant’s girlfriend via Facebook. Defendant attended the victim’s house with the intention of delivering physical reprisal. The victim armed himself with a tennis racquet. The Defendant used a knife to stab the victim in the abdomen.
Suburb where the offence occurred: Aberfoyle Park
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