Defending Against Serious Violence OffencesBeing charged with a serious violence offence can have immediate and far-reaching consequences for your freedom, reputation, and future opportunities. These charges are aggressively prosecuted in New Zealand, and convictions often result in significant prison sentences. When facing allegations of this magnitude, having experienced, strategic legal representation is crucial to protecting your rights and securing the best possible outcome.
Daniel Schellenberg provides dedicated, expert defence for those facing serious violence offence charges throughout Auckland and surrounding areas. With extensive experience in criminal defence and a thorough understanding of violence-related laws, he delivers the robust, meticulous representation these serious cases demand. |
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Serious violence offences in New Zealand encompass a range of charges, each with specific legal elements and potential defences:
Wounding with Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm (GBH) GBH charges involve causing serious physical harm to another person. The prosecution must prove both the act and the requisite intent, creating potential avenues for defence based on challenging either element. Injuring with Intent to Cause GBH These charges involve causing injuries with the specific intention to cause serious harm. The prosecution's burden to prove intent provides significant opportunities for strategic defence. Robbery and Aggravated Robbery These offences combine theft with violence or threats of violence, with aggravated robbery involving weapons, multiple offenders or causing serious harm. These cases often involve identification issues and questions about the level of force used. Kidnapping and Unlawful Detention These serious charges involve allegations of restricting another person's freedom of movement against their will, often with significant factual disputes about consent and intent. Family Violence Offences Serious family violence cases involve complex interpersonal dynamics and often require specialised approaches to both legal defence and potential resolution options. Assault with Weapon Includes charges where the assault involves weapons, serious injury, or was committed against vulnerable victims. These cases often involve complex evidence regarding intent, causation of injuries, and the circumstances surrounding the incident. Firearms Offences Includes charges where firearms are fired at a person or dwellinghouse. These cases usually go hand in hand with other offences under the Arms Act 1983 such as unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition. Each violence offence case presents unique circumstances, evidence challenges, and potential defence strategies. The severity of these charges demands legal representation with specific experience in violence crime defence. |
