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When Does an Assault Become Bodily Harm – or Something More Serious?
The line between different assault charges in Canada can mean the difference between a minor...
How Long Can You Go to Jail for Assault?
Facing assault charges brings immediate questions about potential jail time, and the answers are...
Is there self defence in a bar fight?
Bar fights can escalate quickly from heated arguments to physical confrontations, often leaving...
Is It Illegal to Falsely Accuse Someone of Assault in Ontario?
Being falsely accused of assault can turn your life upside down in an instant. Whether it's a...
How Does IPV Differ from Domestic Assault Charges in Ontario?
If you've been arrested for domestic violence, it's important to understand what you're really...
What Does Assault CC 266 Mean?
Simple assault charges under Canadian law are more serious than many people realize. Here's a...
What is intimate partner violence (IPV)?
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) in Canada goes far beyond physical abuse—here’s what you should...
Can My Spouse Drop Domestic Assault Charges in Ontario?
Many people believe a spouse can “drop the charges” in a domestic assault case—but in Ontario,...
What is assault and battery?
The term “assault and battery” is common in U.S. media but does not exist in Canadian criminal...
Everything You Need to Know about the Partner Assault Response Program
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Don’t Let a Misunderstanding Send You to Jail for Domestic Assault
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How No-Contact Orders Work in Domestic Assault Cases in Ontario
Domestic assault under s. 266 of the Criminal Code, is a serious criminal charge in Ontario that...
How a Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer Will Defend You Against a Domestic Assault Charge in Ontario
Penalties for domestic assault in Canada are more severe than assault outside of a domestic...
Penalties and Long-Term Consequences of a Domestic Assault Conviction
Domestic violence involves a physical altercation—or threat of violence—between two people engaged...
Domestic Violence vs. Assault
While there is no specific offence of family violence listed in the Canadian Criminal Code, acts...
What Are the Basic Types of Domestic Violence?
While there is no specific offence of family violence listed in the Canadian Criminal Code, acts...
Defending Charges of Spousal Assault
Intimate partner violence is a major health concern for the public not only for residents of...
The Various Terms for Family Violence in Canada
Family violence is any type of neglect or abuse experienced by an adult or child at the hands of...
Penalties and Defences for Assault on a Peace Officer in Canada
There are many different behaviors that could constitute assault, making it possible for people...
Types of Assault
A violent act, particularly one committed in the heat of the moment, is a simple concept to...
The Distinction Between Assault Causing Bodily Harm and Aggravated Assault
In Canada, an assault that causes bodily harm results in a more severe offence and penalty than a...
Assault Charge Dismissed on Appeal
In R. v. Wong, a man was charged with three assault offences under the Criminal Code, sections...
Using Reasonable Force to Defend Myself or My Property
Canadians have a right to defend their property or themselves as long as their defensive actions...
Reasons Ontario Domestic Violence Charges May Be Dismissed
An accusation of domestic violence can cause significant disruption to your life even before your...
Bail Conditions for Domestic Assault Defendants in Ontario
It's possible to be released on bail while you await your court date for a domestic...
A Closer Look at Spousal Assault
Spousal abuse is a class of offence in which one spouse is assaulted by the other. A habitual...
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