MAN AND WOMAN CHARGED WITH THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF WOUND WITH INTENT TO CAUSE GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM
The criminal offence of Wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm is a strictly indictable criminal offence that can lead to 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 Wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
If you or anyone you know have been accused or charged with the criminal offence of Wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, contact our award-winning team of expert criminal lawyers at Criminal Lawyers Group immediately for a free consultation.
WHAT IS THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF WOUND WITH INTENT TO CAUSE GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM?
Section 33(1) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) constitutes it a criminal offence for a person to:
- Wound any person, or
- Cause grievous bodily harm to any person
With intent to cause grievous bodily harm to that or any other person.
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM?
To best understand the criminal offence of Wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, it is important to know the definition of grievous bodily harm.
Section 4 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) defines Grievous bodily harm as including:
- The destruction (other than in the course of a medical procedure or a termination of a pregnancy in accordance with the Abortion Law Reform Act 2019) of the foetus of a pregnant woman, whether or not the woman suffers any other harm, and
- Any permanent or serious disfiguring of the person, and
- Any grievous bodily disease (in which case a reference to the infliction of grievous bodily harm includes a reference to causing a person to contract a grievous bodily disease).
WHAT IS THE PENALTY FOR THE CRIMINAL OFFENCE OF WOUND WITH INTENT TO CAUSE GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM?
Section 33(1) of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) prescribes a maximum penalty of 25 years imprisonment for anyone convicted of the criminal offence of Wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
ALTERNATIVE VERDICT
If on the trial of a person charged with the criminal offence of Wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, the jury is not satisfied that the offence is proven but is satisfied that the person has committed the offence of Reckless grievous bodily harm or wounding, the jury may acquit the person of the offence of Wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and find the person guilty of the offence of Reckless grievous bodily harm or wounding.
CAN I GET BAIL FOR A WOUND WITH INTENT TO CAUSE GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM CHARGE?
Yes, you may be granted bail on a charge of Wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Our specialised criminal lawyers at Criminal Lawyers Group are the leading law firm in NSW for securing bail for our clients who were charged with serious criminal offences, including Wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
MAN AND WOMAN CHARGED WITH WOUND WITH INTENT TO CAUSE GRIEVOUS BODILY HARM
A 19 year old woman and a 24 year old man have been charged with the criminal offence of Wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following the alleged stabbing of a man on the Central Coast.
Emergency services were called to a basement in a unit block in North Gosford following reports that a person had been stabbed. NSW Police attended and found a man with stab wounds. He remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Police believe the two accused are known to the alleged victim.
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If you or anyone you know have been accused or charged with the criminal offence of Wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, contact our expert 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 and the withdrawal of charges for our clients across NSW who have been charged with the criminal offence of Wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.