Charged with Grievous Bodily Harm? What You Need to Know The charges for intentional, reckless, unlawful, and negligent grievous bodily harm are extremely serious and the penalties severe. It is important to know what grievous bodily harm is, the charges it attracts and the penalties the Court imposes for this criminal offence under criminal law. If you have been charged with…
What is Grievous Bodily Harm?
What is Grievous Bodily Harm? The charge of causing wounding or grievous bodily harm (gbh charge) with intent is a very serious offence and carries a maximum penalty of 25 years of full-time imprisonment. This is contrary to section 33, Crime Act 1900. Grievous Bodily Harm NSW In NSW, as stated above, the legislation that covers grievous bodily harm is…