Legal Services

Serious & Violent Offences

An allegation of serious violence puts your liberty at immediate risk. From the first interview to the Crown Court verdict, ASL builds the defence that holds the prosecution to proof.

Speak to Serious Violent Criminal Defence Solicitor

Defending allegations of serious violence

Charges of grievous bodily harm (GBH), actual bodily harm (ABH), wounding with intent, assault and violent disorder are among the most serious a person can face. A conviction can mean a lengthy custodial sentence and a permanent mark against your name. The difference between a careful, early defence and a passive one is often the difference between an acquittal and a prison cell.

At ASL, serious and complex crime is all we do. We act quickly to secure and preserve evidence CCTV, medical records, phone data and witness accounts that the prosecution may overlook, and we test every element of their case before it ever reaches a jury.

"We do not wait for the prosecution to make its case. We dismantle it piece by piece, from the very first interview."

Offences we regularly defend

Grievous bodily harm (GBH) — sections 18 & 20

Actual bodily harm (ABH) and common assault

Wounding with intent and grievous bodily harm with intent

Violent disorder, affray and assault on an emergency worker

How ASL defends your case

Every defence begins with a strategy. We assess the strength of the prosecution evidence, advise you honestly on your position, and identify the lines of defence most likely to succeed whether that is self-defence, lack of intent, mistaken identity or a challenge to the reliability of the evidence.

Early intervention to protect you in police interview

Instruction of medical and forensic experts where needed

Robust higher-court advocacy at trial, in-house

If you or someone you care about has been arrested or invited for a voluntary interview, do not answer questions until you have spoken to us. The earliest advice is the most valuable advice.

Speak to a defence solicitor now

Confidential, around the clock. The sooner we're involved, the more we can do.

07590 396168

Book a Consultation

Charges we defend

Violent crime offences we cover

We defend the full range of violent and serious offences under the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 and related legislation — from common assault to attempted murder.

Common assault & battery

s.39 CJA 1988

Assault by beating

Common law / s.39

Actual bodily harm (ABH)

s.47 OAPA 1861

Grievous bodily harm / unlawful wounding

s.20 OAPA 1861

GBH / wounding with intent

s.18 OAPA 1861

Assault on an emergency worker

Assaults on Emergency Workers Act 2018

Racially or religiously aggravated assault

s.29 CDA 1998

Attempted GBH

s.18 attempt

Violent disorder

s.2 Public Order Act 1986

Threats to kill

s.16 OAPA 1861

Attempted murder

s.1 Criminal Attempts Act 1981 / s.18 OAPA 1861

Administering poison

s.23–24 OAPA 1861

Kidnapping & false imprisonment

Kidnapping — Common Law;
False imprisonment — Common Law

Child cruelty / causing or allowing harm

s.1 C&YPA 1933

Assault with intent to resist arrest

s.38 OAPA 1861

This list is not exhaustive and is provided for general guidance only. If the charge you are facing is not shown here, we almost certainly defend it
‍get in touch and we will tell you straight away.

Time matters

Arrested? Get advice before you say a word.

Our 24/7 line connects you to a criminal defence solicitor who will attend your police station, anywhere in the country.

Book a Consultation

24/7 Legal Help Line