Verbal altercations happen every day — during arguments, online disputes, breakups, workplace conflicts, neighbour disagreements, or domestic situations. Most of the time, heated wo…
Verbal altercations happen every day — during arguments, online disputes, breakups, workplace conflicts, neighbour disagreements, or domestic situations. Most of the time, heated wo…
Assault allegations are among the most common criminal charges in Canada — and also among the most misunderstood. One of the biggest misconceptions is that the victim can “drop the …
According to the latest Statistics Canada data on adult criminal court case outcomes, Ontario Courts convicted between 26-35% of Level 1 assault defendants annually between 2016 and…
Under Canadian criminal law, assault does not require physical injury, and aggravated assault does not require a weapon. The charge tier you face determines your bail conditions, yo…
People tend to associate the word “assault” with violence and causing physical harm. However, under Canadian law, assault includes the intentional application of force against anoth…
In this article, we break down the key differences between simple assault, assault with a weapon, and aggravated assault, explain the penalties, and outline possible defences if you…
Uttering threats in Ontario is a Criminal Code offence under section 264.1. You can be charged for knowingly uttering, conveying, or causing someone to receive a threat to cause dea…
People who consult with our Toronto-area lawyers about their assault charges often ask what the difference is between assault and battery. This is an interesting question because th…
People charged with assault in Canada are often confused about the legal jeopardy they potentially face. When people charged with assault contact our Toronto-area law offices for he…
