Assault with Intent to have Sexual Intercourse

Our expert criminal lawyers for assault with intent to have sexual intercourse offences can help you:

• Obtain bail.
• Be found not guilty.
• Receive a lenient sentence, like no conviction and no prison.

You will be represented by a team of award-winning criminal lawyers, with 500+ five-star Google reviews, who offer fixed fees and free first consultations.

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Assault with Intent to have Sexual Intercourse

Assault with intent to have sexual intercourse is a serious offence. The seriousness further increases where there’s an allegation with a high degree of violence, physical hurt and circumstances of humiliation. This charge is now more frequently being alleged in the context of domestic relationships, often falsely and with the ulterior motive of money or children being the motivation.

Pleading not guilty 

You will be found not guilty of the offence of assault with intent to have sexual intercourse if the police cannot prove beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. You intentionally or recklessly inflict actual bodily harm (injury that is more than transient or merely trifling) on the other person or a third person who is present or nearby; or
2. You threaten to inflict actual bodily harm (injury that is more than transient or merely trifling) on the other person or a third person who is present or nearby by means of an offensive weapon or instrument.
3. With the intent to have sexual intercourse with a person.

You can read more information about pleading not guilty here.

Common defences include: 

• There was no intention to have sexual intercourse.
• You did not intentionally or recklessly inflict actual bodily harm or threaten to inflict actual bodily harm. 
• Identification. 

Pleading guilty 

If you agree that you have committed the offence and the police are able to prove so, it is best to plead guilty. You will normally receive a discount on your sentence, and it will demonstrate remorse and contrition. One of our experienced solicitors can negotiate with prosecutors for you to plead guilty to less serious facts, or even a less serious charge.

The offence of Assault with intent to have sexual intercourse carries a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment. This penalty is typically reserved for the worst offenders. 

You can read more about pleading guilty here.

Our criminal lawyers are known for their ability to get non-convictions, meaning no criminal record, for guilty pleas.  

Do I need references?

We believe references are an extremely important part of a plea of guilty in court. Read about court processes and how to write a good character reference.

Contact Australian Criminal Law Group

Our criminal lawyers, with 500+ five-star Google reviews, can beat assault with the intent to have sexual intercourse charge or obtain a lenient sentence for you if you plead guilty.

Call us on (02) 8815 8167 for your free first conference or submit a website enquiry.