Assault is a serious criminal offence in Canada, and can carry severe legal consequences. Penalties for assault in Canada can include fines, jail time, and a criminal record. Additionally, an assault conviction can have a significant impact on your personal and professional life.
If you are facing assault charges, it is important to understand the seriousness of the situation and take appropriate steps to defend yourself.
Our team of lawyers understand the gravity of the situation and take a proactive and personalized approach to each case, working closely with our clients to understand the specific circumstances of the charges against them and build a strong defence strategy.
Find answers to some of the most common questions our clients ask about our services and the legal process.
Any intentional force or credible threat of force without consent breaks Criminal Code section 265.
Two years less a day on summary conviction or five years if indicted.
It involves non-trivial injury or a weapon and carries up to ten years if indicted.
Aggravated assault means wounding, maiming, disfiguring or endangering life and allows up to fourteen years.
Courts may consider peace bonds discharges or community sentences where harm is minor and there is no record.
