WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF AFFRAY?

AFFRAY

The criminal offence of Affray is a serious indictable offence that can result in severe consequences. Criminal Lawyers Group have been nationally recognised as the top criminal law firm in NSW for securing the best outcomes for clients who have been charged with the criminal offence of Affray.

If you or anyone you know have been accused or charged with the criminal offence of Affray, contact our award-winning team of expert criminal lawyers at Criminal Lawyers Group immediately for a free consultation.

 

WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF AFFRAY?

Section 93C of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) constitutes it a criminal offence of Affray for a person to use or threaten unlawful violence towards another and whose conduct is such as would cause a person of reasonable firmness present at the scene to fear for his or her personal safety. Affray may be committed in private as well as in public places and no person of reasonable firmness need actually be, or be likely to be, present at the scene.

 

COMBINED CONDUCT IF MORE THAN ONE PERPETRATOR

If more than one person use or threaten the unlawful violence, it is the conduct of them taken together that must be considered for the purposes of determining whether an individual has committed the criminal offence of Affray.

 

WORDS ALONE DON’T CONSTITUTE AFFRAY

For the purposes of Section 93C of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW), a threat cannot be made by the use of words alone. Depending on the circumstances of your case, this may be one of the defences available. Speak to our solicitors now for a free assessment of your case.

 

WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF AFFRAY?

Some examples of the criminal offence of Affray include, but are not limited to:

• Participating in a riot in which other people are intimidated
• Violently banging on a motorist’s window and threatening them during road rage
• Fighting in a club, in which other patrons fear for their safety
• Threatening a person whilst brandishing a weapon

 

WHAT IS THE PENALTY FOR THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF AFFRAY?

Section 93C of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) prescribes a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonment for a conviction of the criminal offence of Affray.

Other penalties available for a conviction of the criminal offence of Affray include a Suspended Sentence, Intensive Corrections Order (ICO), Community Corrections Order (CCO) and a Good Behaviour Bond.

 

CAN I GET BAIL FOR A CHARGE OF AFFRAY?

Yes, you may be granted bail on a charge of Affray. Our expert criminal lawyers at Criminal Lawyers Group were awarded the best law firm in NSW for securing bail for our clients who have been charged with serious criminal offences, including Affray.

 

GREENACRE MAN CHARGED WITH AFFRAY AFTER SOCCER BRAWL

A 47-year-old Greenacre man was arrested by police and charged with the criminal offence of Affray after a violent incident at an under-17s boys’ soccer match in Revesby.

It is alleged that an altercation broke out between players, before spectators became involved and entered the field. An 18 year old man sustained multiple injuries and was taken to Liverpool Hospital.

The accused was granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear before Bankstown Local Court on 25 June 2026.

 

CONTACT CRIMINAL LAWYERS GROUP NOW

If you or anyone you know have been accused or charged with the criminal offence of Affray, contact our specialised criminal lawyers at Criminal Lawyers Group immediately for a free consultation so that we may secure the best outcome for you.

Our award-winning team of criminal law experts are nationally recognised for securing not guilty verdicts, bail and the withdrawal of charges for our clients across NSW who have been charged with the criminal offence of Affray.