"Assault & Violent Crime"
Changes to Domestic Violence Law
As recent as March of 2018, a new bill, Bill C-75, was presented in Parliament with the overall goal of…
Assault by Parents
Assault is illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada. Assault, as defined in the Code, includes any form of physical…
Possession of Prohibited Weapons- Pepper Spray/Nunchucks/ Switchblades
Criminal defence lawyers often encounter questions about the legality of weapons other than firearms, such as pepper spray, nunchuks, and…
Is it a Crime to Catcall Someone?
It is possible to be charged with a criminal offence for catcalling. “Catcalling” typically refers to the behaviour where one…
Is it a Crime to Grab Someone’s Arm?
It is a criminal offence in Canada to grab someone’s arm. You can be criminally charged with assault, prosecuted and…
Is it a Crime to Not Let Someone Leave?
Criminal Code of Canada Kidnapping (1.1) Every person who commits an offence under subsection (1) is guilty of an indictable offence…
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?
Domestic violence is a serious crime that has serious repercussions. Domestic violence encompasses physical or sexual force against the assailant’s…
Is it a Crime to Spank Your Child?
When defined as a use of reasonable force it is not a crime to spank your child in Canada. Known…
