Articles About Assault & Violent Crime
Domestic Violence vs Assault: What is the Difference Between Them?
Assault is an intentional, non-consensual application of force, or an attempt or threat causing reasonable belief that force can be…
What Is Aggravated Assault?
Aggravated assault is an assault that wounds, maims, disfigures, or endangers another person’s life. A wound must seriously affect health,…
Assault vs Battery: What is the Difference Between Them
In Canada, battery is not a separate Criminal Code offence. Conduct commonly called battery—intentional harmful or offensive contact—falls within assault…
Robbery Criminal Code – Understanding Robbery Charges
Robbery is theft accompanied by violence or threats of violence and is an indictable offence punishable by up to life…
Can A Domestic Assault Charge Be Dropped?
A complainant cannot drop a domestic assault charge; only the Crown Attorney’s Office may withdraw it. The Crown may consider…
Assault Penalties and Jail Time in Canada
Assault penalties depend on the charge and the Crown’s election. Maximums include five years for common assault, 10 years for…
What are the Potential Sentences for a Domestic Assault Charge?
Domestic assault sentencing depends on the offence and the Crown’s election. Ordinary assault by summary conviction carries up to six…
Is it a Crime to Spit on Someone in Canada?
Yes. Spitting on someone is an intentional application of force without consent and therefore assault under sections 265 and 266…
Charged With Assault for Disciplining Your Child in Canada?
Section 43 of the Criminal Code may justify a parent or person standing in a parent’s place using reasonable force…
