Articles About Assault & Violent Crime

Assault is illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada. Assault, as defined in the Code, includes any form of physical…

Criminal defence lawyers often encounter questions about the legality of weapons other than firearms, such as pepper spray, nunchuks, and…

It is possible to be charged with a criminal offence for catcalling. “Catcalling” typically refers to the behaviour where one…

It is a criminal offence in Canada to grab someone’s arm. You can be criminally charged with assault, prosecuted and…

Yes, it is a criminal offence to hold anyone against their will by using threats, coercion, or force. Depending on…

  Determining whether or not you will have a criminal record upon conviction of domestic assault depends on the sentence…

See what typically happens when police respond to an alleged domestic assault in Canada, including investigation steps, arrest or release…

When defined as a use of reasonable force, it is not a crime to spank your child in Canada. Known…

Carrying a concealed weapon refers to the practice of carrying a handgun or other weapon in public in a concealed…