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Assault laws by state powerpoint - Go To Court

Assault laws change depending on which state of Australia you live in. <br>https://www.gotocourt.com.au/criminal-law/assault/

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Assault laws by state powerpoint - Go To Court

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  1. ASSAULT LAWS BY STATE Criminal lawyers - Go To Court ASSAULT LAWS BY AUSTRALIAN STATE Yes. Each state and territory has its own criminal legislation. Each state defines assault offences differently and the maximum penalty is different in each state. • Queensland assault laws • New South Wales assault laws • Victoria assault laws • Western Australia assault laws • South Australia assault laws • Tasmania assault laws • Northern Territory assault laws • Australian Capital Territory assault laws Queensland laws The Legislation that governs assault offences differs in each state. In Queensland, the definitions and penalties for assault charges are located in chapters 30 and 32 of the Criminal Code 1899. Criminal Code Act 1899 (QLD) – https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/pdf/inforce/current/act-1899-009 Victoria laws In Victoria, section 31 of the Crimes Act 1958 outlines the types of assault offences with which a person can be charged. Crimes Act 1958 (VIC) – https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/in-force/acts/crimes-act-1958/294 New South Wales laws Divisions 6 and 9 of the Crimes Act 1900 govern offences against a person in New South Wales. Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) – https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1900-040 South Australia laws In South Australia, they are found in Part 3 Division 7 of the Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935. Criminal Law Consolidation Act 1935 (SA) – https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/LZ/C/A/CRIMINAL%20LAW%20CONSOLIDATION%20ACT%201935.aspx https://www.gotocourt.com.au/criminal-law/assault/

  2. GO TO COURT LAWYERS Western Australia laws NATIONAL LEGAL HOTLINE Assault offences in Western Australia are defined in Part V of the Criminal Code 1913. Criminal Code 1913 (WA) – https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/main_mrtitle_218_homepage.html Northern Territory laws OPEN 7AM TO 12PM MIDNIGHT The Criminal Code of the Northern Territory sets them out in Part VI, Division 5. Criminal Code Act 1983 (NT) – https://legislation.nt.gov.au/en/Legislation/CRIMINAL-CODE-ACT-1983 Tasmania laws The Criminal Code 1924 in Tasmania sets out assault offences in Parts IV and V. Criminal Code Act 1924 (TAS) – https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1924-069 Australian Capital Territory laws In the ACT, assault offences are found in the Crimes Act 1900, Parts 2 and 3. Criminal Code 2002 (ACT) – https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/2002-51/ 1300 636 846 https://www.gotocourt.com.au/criminal-law/assault/

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