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The conduct, behaviour and injuries associated with domestic violence can span a range of offences similar to ordinary assaults. Although domestic violence or domestic assault are not officially terms that are defined or mentioned in the Canadian Criminal Code, but...
When it comes to being charged with domestic assault, people often wonder if the charges can be dropped or withdrawn. They wonder what will it take to have the assault charges dropped? Often because there is an intimate and close relationship with the alleged victim...
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program is a program offered in many Canadian provinces to men and women who have been charged with domestic assault or other domestic violence related offences. The main goal of the PAR program is to provide these accused people...
Domestic Assault Charges: Now what? Will There Be a Criminal Record? Anyone that has been charged with domestic assault should seek assistance from an experienced criminal lawyer to help navigate the criminal justice system. The best way to reduce the risk of...
Domestic Assault charges require an experienced criminal lawyer. Statistics reveal that every six days a woman in Canada is killed by intimate partner violence. While domestic assaults can involve all genders, we know that 80% of the victims are women. Domestic...
Domestic emotional abuse is a severe and can do a great deal of harm to victims. In this post, we’ll define emotional and psychological abuse and look into the penalties if you or a loved one is convicted. What is Emotional and Psychological Abuse? The Courts...
In some cases when defending domestic assault, the accused may be asked to sign a peace bond before the crown will withdraw the charges. While this may seem like a reasonable request, there are potential consequences for the person signing the peace bond that requires...
Domestic assault convictions have serious consequences that can impact the rest of your life. Sentencing for domestic assault convictions is typically more severe than for other types of assaults, and there are good reasons for this. Domestic assaults involve attacks...
Domestic violence in Ontario has become a “zero tolerance” crime. The guidelines that police follow when investigating domestic assault charges are very clear and allow them almost no discretion. A domestic violence lawyer explains why there is zero tolerance for...
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Sentences for manslaughter convictions vary widely and can be difficult to understand. The Canadian criminal system is complex, with a range of possible consequences that depend on the circumstances associated with each specific case. This article will provide an overview of manslaughter...
Criminal harassment is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. It is also sometimes referred to as "stalking." Criminal harassment involves engaging in repeated, unwanted behaviour toward someone that causes that person to fear for their safety or for someone they know. Given that...
Enter House Without Warrant In most cases police require a warrant to enter your house. However, police are allowed to enter your house, or enter private property, without a warrant in certain situations, such as when they have reason to believe that there is an life threatening emergency exists...