Articles About Assault & Violent Crime
Is it a Crime to Threaten Someone In Canada?
Threatening someone can be a criminal offence in Canada. This is defined as such in the Canadian Criminal Code as…
Is it a Crime to Spit on Someone in Canada?
In Canada, spitting on someone is considered a criminal offence. This act is defined as an Assault under Sections 265…
How Bill C-75 Changes Domestic Violence Law in Canada
As recent as March of 2018, a new bill, Bill C-75, was presented in Parliament with the overall goal of…
Charged With Assault for Disciplining Your Child in Canada?
Assault is illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada. Assault, as defined in the Code, includes any form of physical…
Is It a Crime to Not Let Someone Leave in Canada?
Yes, it is a criminal offence to hold anyone against their will by using threats, coercion, or force. Depending on…
Will I have a Criminal Record if I am Convicted of a Domestic Assault?
Determining whether or not you will have a criminal record upon conviction of domestic assault depends on the sentence…
What happens when the police attend the scene of an alleged domestic assault?
See what typically happens when police respond to an alleged domestic assault in Canada, including investigation steps, arrest or release…
Is It a Crime to Infect Someone With HIV in Canada?
It can be a criminal offence to expose someone to HIV in Canada if you did not disclose your HIV-positive…
Understanding the PARS Program for Domestic Assault Offenders
The PARS Program, which stands for Partner Assault Response Services, is an important component of Ontario’s Domestic Violence prosecution strategy.
