Principal Solicitor Joshua Jung acts in assault matters in New South Wales. Representation may be available depending on the charge, court and circumstances.
Joshua defends a range of assault matters in NSW courts.
Section 61 charges including pushing, slapping, or threatening behaviour without injury.
Actual bodily harm involves injury that is more than merely transient or trifling. Whether particular harm qualifies depends on its nature and circumstances.
Section 35 charges involving breaking of the skin through reckless conduct.
Serious injury charges under Section 33 carrying significant prison sentences.
Affray may occur in a public or private place and concerns unlawful violence of the kind described by the statutory offence.
Specific charges for assault against law enforcement during their duties.
Every assault case has unique circumstances. We analyse every aspect of your matter to identify available defences, whether that involves contesting the charge or preparing detailed sentencing submissions.
The issue includes whether the accused believed the conduct was necessary for a legally recognised defensive purpose and whether it was a reasonable response in the circumstances as perceived by the accused.
Where applicable, proving the alleged victim consented to the physical contact.
Demonstrating you were forced to act under threat of serious harm.
Challenging whether the prosecution can prove you were the offender.
Showing the contact was accidental rather than deliberate.
Provocation is not a complete defence to an ordinary assault charge. The circumstances may be relevant to another legal issue or, if guilt is established, sentence.
Criminal
Practising exclusively in criminal law
NSW
Appearances in courts across the state
Direct
Access to the Principal Solicitor
Urgent
Enquiries accepted outside business hours, subject to availability
Assault charges carry serious consequences. Understanding the potential penalties helps you make informed decisions about your defence.
Usually heard in the Local Court
Usually heard in the Local or District Court
Usually heard in the District Court
Usually heard in the District Court
Usually heard in the District Court
Usually heard in the Local or District Court
Penalties depend upon the precise offence, the applicable legislation, the jurisdiction, the objective seriousness of the conduct and the individual circumstances of each case. The court in which a charge is heard can also vary. This is general information only and is not legal advice. For advice about your matter, contact the firm.
REPRESENTATIVE CASE RESULT
Parramatta Local Court | July 2026
Contested domestic violence hearing involving an alleged punch, delayed injury evidence, photographs, medical material, detailed cross-examination and submissions concerning causation, s 136 and the criminal standard of proof.
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