Charged With Domestic Assault in Ontario? Do Not Give Up

An experienced criminal defence lawyer will understand your options. There may be one or more valid defences, given your particular case. For example, we may be able to prove that your rights have been violated under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Most of the time, charges of domestic assaults arise from tense situations when a 911 call is made, and the police are brought in to confront both parties and prevent any further conflict. When the complainant realizes that their partner is getting handcuffed and taken away by the police, the complainant may try to dissuade the police. Often there is nothing they can do to reverse or mitigate the charges once the arrest has been made. Even if the partner wants to drop charges, most of the time, the process of pressing criminal charges will still go on. When this happens, it is better to just leave the situation in the hands of a good lawyer.

Our team will do everything we can to make the situation more manageable for you. For example, you may be allowed to go back to your home, even before the trial is resolved. While it may be difficult to obtain such permission from the Crown, a good lawyer can often make this possible by showing that permitting the accused to go back home will be for the good of the family.