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Mother charged with attempted murder of three children in Sydney

A mother has been charged with the attempted murder of her three children after an alleged domestic violence-related incident in Sydney's north-west.

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-31/mum

ABC News · Mother charged with attempted murder of three children in Sydney's north-westBy ABC News
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@Bronwyn Lots of articles on the Net regarding the use of force for #selfdefense

#PepperSpray is a not lethal weapon but you can not use a level of force greater than that used against you.

In practical terms, you cannot be legally justified to use pepper spray unless someone has committed an #assault &/or a #battery upon your person.

While battery requires someone to hit you with something -- hands &/or a weapon -- an assault does not.

"Assault is not limited to physical contact. Legally, it involves an intentional act creating a reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact. The perpetrator’s actions must be deliberate, and the victim must perceive an immediate threat."

See: legalclarity.org/is-pepper-spr

So, if you encounter someone somewhere where the perpetrator gave you a "reasonable apprehension of imminent harmful or offensive contact," feel free to use your pepper spray.

The same applies to the use of a #Taser which you should also consider carrying. Each has +'s & -'s.

LegalClarity · Is Pepper Spray Considered Assault in Legal Cases?Explore the legal implications of using pepper spray, including its classification in assault cases and potential criminal and civil consequences.
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Family of slain infamous underworld figure entangled in property dispute
By Amy Greenbank and Jonathan Hair

The brother of slain underworld figure Hamad 'the executioner' Assaad has won a court battle with his family over the sale of a home in Sydney's west.

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-28/nsw

ABC News · Family of slain underworld figure Hamad Assaad entangled in property disputeBy Amy Greenbank
#Courts#Crime#Assault
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Adelaide man sentenced to six years in prison for fatal one-punch attack
By Sarah Maunder

The family of one-punch victim Luke Sweetman has expressed disappointment in the sentence of his killer, and called for more protections at pubs and hotels.

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/tap

ABC News · Mathew Hawkins sentenced to more than six years in prison over one-punch death of Luke SweetmanBy Sarah Maunder
#Courts#Crime#Assault
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Adelaide man sentenced to six years in prison for fatal one-punch attack
By Sarah Maunder

The family of one-punch victim Luke Sweetman has expressed disappointment in the sentence of his killer, and called for more protections at pubs and hotels.

abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/tap

ABC News · Mathew Hawkins sentenced to more than six years in prison over one-punch death of Luke SweetmanBy Sarah Maunder
#Courts#Crime#Assault
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