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Read MoreSection 16 and section 17 of the Crimes Act 1958 carries the offences of intentionally and recklessly causing serious injury respectively.
The difference between this charge and being charged with Assault, is that a serious injury resulted from the actions of the person charged with the offence.
“Serious Injury” means an injury that endangers life, or is substantial and protracted, or destruction of a foetus.
If the person is an emergency worker on duty then there are mandatory jail terms unless a special reason exists.
The prosecutor has to prove that you were reckless in that you were aware that your actions would probably cause serious injury and at the time it caused serious injury to another.
Defences:
Penalties: Maximum 15 years jail.
The prosecutor has to prove that you intended to cause serious injury to another.
Defences:
Penalties: Maximum 20 years jail.
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