24-10-2008, 14:24
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Apprentice Geriatric
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Re: Political Spin
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Originally Posted by jaysay
The difference between ABH and GBH, MN is GBH is classed with the use of a weapon, ABH is gust with fisticuffs, not that I have any experiance mind you  |
As I understand it ABH is bruising as in black eye.
GBH is where the skin is broken to cause bleeding or a bone is broken or an internal organ is damaged.
The use of a weapon only increases the severity of the charge and is not the sole reason.
And I do have first hand experience. Years ago when living up Highercroft I was attacked by a thug who broke my nose with a Glasgow Kiss. The assailant was charged with GBH and I was able to make a claim from the Criminal Injuries Board.
His counter claim made in a very high voice was dismissed. |
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