Domestic Assault Charges

Do not plead guilty to "domestic assault" without first obtaining legal advice from a Toronto domestic assault lawyer at Kostman & Pyzer, Barristers. An individual charged with "domestic assault" is often forced out of their home and unable to communicate with their family. At Kostman and Pyzer, Barristers we work to restore the family dynamic destroyed by a simple call to the police. At Kostman and Pyzer, Barristers, we fight for your rights!

Call us at 416­-658-1818 for a free case evaluation immediately if you have been charged, as we can advise you of your options

Experienced Domestic Assault Lawyer Toronto

Kostman & Pyzer, Barristers, have successfully defended numerous cases involving domestic assault and our firm has extensive experience in this area of law. We will raise every possible and realistic defense at your disposal with the goal of successfully resolving your case.

There may be defences available to you that are highly technical or beyond your imagination. Furthermore the allegations and the evidence may be challenged under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and this can result in a successful conclusion to your case. At Kostman & Pyzer, we fight for your rights and we fight to win! We work towards and understand the importance of getting the least restrictive bail available in all the circumstances of a Domestic Assault Case.

We are experienced in all types of Domestic Assault cases, including:

• She Said-He Said: As domestic assault cases are often this type of variety it is important to have strong representation. From a prosecution point of view, this type of allegation is hard to prove since very often there are few independent corroborating witnesses. Furthermore, the Crown Attorney is aware that in many cases complainants recant or deny their earlier evidence and suggest that they were exaggerating due to intoxication.


• Extremely Minor Allegations & No History of Assaultive Behavior: A Peace bond option can be made available where the defendant agrees to "keep the peace and be of good behaviour" and, often, to have contact with the complainant only with their written revocable consent.


• More Serious But No Significant Injury: In more serious cases, where there is no significant injury to the complainant, the client will ordinarily be offered a "discharge" (no criminal conviction or criminal record) and probation wherein the client agrees to attend the PARS (Partner Assault Response) Program. The client pleads guilty to "assault" and participates in the program. As the client gets deeper into the program, bail conditions are relaxed so as to allow greater contact between spouses. After the successful completion of the program, the client receives a discharge.


• Serious Assault/Assault with Weapon/Threatening Case: there are a variety of defences available to the client. Depending on the circumstances, a person charged with an assault may have a defence of self-defence available to him. There may be a defence of "defence of third person". One is permitted to intercede in an altercation to protect an individual who is being assaulted. The crucial factor in a viable defence of self-defence is the degree of force used. Although an individual who defends himself or another is not expected to weigh the amount of responsive force "to a nicety", excessive force in response or retaliatory force negates the defence of self-defence eating after the whistle), the criminal law will not be engaged.

At Kostman and Pyzer, Barristers, we assess the strengths and weaknesses of a particular defence. We conduct interviews with witnesses who may support the specific defence. After a careful review of all evidence and witnesses statements, we make a determination as to the strongest course of action.

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