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Violence· OAPA 1861

Section 18 — Wounding / GBH with intent

Unlawfully and maliciously wound or cause GBH WITH INTENT to do GBH or to resist/prevent the lawful apprehension of any person.

Penalty reference

Mode of trial
Indictable only
Maximum penalty
LIFE imprisonment.
Out-of-court eligibility
CR
Caution
Cond. Caution

Note: Always CPS — usually CCP/RAS scheme.

Triage the circumstances

Quick answers — the engine applies the College/CPS hard rules.

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