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An aggravated assault is the most serious violent crime before murder under Canadian criminal law. A simple assault, or common assault, is when there is the intentional application of force, directly or indirectly, to another person without their consent. But an aggravated assault is committed when that assault “wounds, maims, disfigures or endangers the life of the complainant”.
When most people think of assault, they think of someone being physically attacked. However, there is another form of assault that can be just as serious - assaulting someone without touching them. This type of assault can involve verbal threats or actions that put...
This exam season, university students in Toronto found a whole new reason to dread studying. The alleged feces flinger struck headlines around by throwing fecal matter and dumping buckets of liquefied fecal matter, apparently unprovoked. Mr. Opoku was arrested and...
Being charged with Assault with a Weapon usually conjures up images of more conventional weapons. But for one Ontario police constable the use of his tactical police gloves has led to weapon related charges. This police officer is currently before the courts on...
Self-defence does not provide carte-blanche to use as much force as a person wants. The concept is often misunderstood, and this misunderstanding can lead to criminal charges. In this article, we take a look at what self-defense actually includes in Canada. “As Much...
The 3 Types of Non-Sexual Assault Assault causing bodily harm is a serious criminal offence in Canada. This type of assault generally refers to an intentional act that results in injury to a person. However, there are different types of physical assault (excluding...
Consent is an issue that arises in many areas of criminal law in Canada. Issues surround consent are most often associated with assault-related charges. Specifically, what is consent within the sexual assault and within common physical assault-related cases? But...
Finding the best sexual assault lawyer to defend your case is essential. The right lawyer can make all the difference in the outcome of your case. This guide will help you understand the charges and possible defences available to you when facing sexual assault...
What is assault Assault is the intentional application, or the threat of the application, of force. The amount of force applied is not relevant, what matters is if there was consent. It is possible to assault a person without even touching them. There are three ways...
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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...