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If the Crown charges the person, the police will arrest the person. You don’t need a lawyer because the Crown makes the case against the person. The person can apply to court for bail to get out of jail. One condition of bail will probably be a “no contact order” to ensure the person doesn’t contact you. | If the Crown charges the person, the police will arrest the person. You don’t need a lawyer because the Crown makes the case against the person. The person can apply to court for bail to get out of jail. One condition of bail will probably be a “no contact order” to ensure the person doesn’t contact you. | ||
There are two types of assault. Common assault is less serious – for example, a person hits you or threatens to hit you, but you don’t need medical treatment. Penalties include fines and jail terms up to 6 months. Assault causing bodily harm is more serious – for example, a person uses a weapon to attack you or you need medical treatment for your injuries. Penalties include jail terms up to 10 years. | There are two types of assault. '''Common assault''' is less serious – for example, a person hits you or threatens to hit you, but you don’t need medical treatment. Penalties include fines and jail terms up to 6 months. '''Assault causing bodily harm''' is more serious – for example, a person uses a weapon to attack you or you need medical treatment for your injuries. Penalties include jail terms up to 10 years. | ||
