Assault & Violent Crime Recent Case Summaries

Client was charged with assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. She allegedly stabbed her boyfriend in the hand with a knife during an altercation, requiring hospital treatment. We successfully had all charges withdrawn.

Client was charged with assault and choking his estranged common law wife at their matrimonial home. We successfully defended him at trial.

Client was charged with domestic assault after allegedly pushing and slapping his girlfriend multiple times during an altercation. We successfully had the charge withdrawn.

Client was charged with domestic assault against his wife of fifteen years. He allegedly punched her in the head and body during an argument, witnessed by their 13-year-old daughter who called 911. The Crown cited repeated blows, children present, and prior allegations as aggravating factors. We first had his bail changed so he could return home, then negotiated a withdrawal after he completed the PARS and Caring Dads programs.

Client was charged with assault against her boyfriend after an argument about his online behaviour. She allegedly grabbed him by the throat, leaving bruises and scratches. She maintained she was the victim and refused the Crown’s initial offer requiring a peace bond and PARS program. We negotiated a better resolution requiring only counselling.

Client was charged with domestic assault and assault by choking. As a non-citizen, any conviction would have made him inadmissible for Canadian citizenship. We successfully defended him at a contested trial and had all charges dismissed.