Common Assault Common assault is an offence under section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900. It involves an act that either: intentionally or recklessly causes another person to apprehend immediate and unlawful violence; or involves unlawful physical contact, even where the resulting harm is minimal or non-existent. Common assault is generally prosecuted in the Local […]Continue reading

Every Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) and Apprehended Personal Violence Order (APVO) includes Condition 1, the mandatory condition that prohibits the defendant from assaulting, threatening, stalking, harassing, or intimidating the protected person. Depending on the circumstances giving rise to the application, additional conditions may be imposed to safeguard the protected person. These conditions are tailored […]Continue reading

Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs) There are two types of Apprehended Violence Orders (AVOs): Apprehended Domestic Violence Order (ADVO) is issued to protect a person where a domestic relationship exists between the parties (e.g. partners, family members, or former partners). Apprehended Personal Violence Order (APVO) is issued to protect a person where no domestic relationship exists […]Continue reading