Articles About Assault & Violent Crime
Understanding and Defending Uttering Threats Charges in Canada
Uttering threats is a serious criminal offence in Canada under section 264.1 of the Criminal Code. This guide explains what…
Assaulting a Peace Officer: Charges, Penalties, & Possible Defences
Learn what assaulting a peace officer means in Canada, the possible penalties, and the key legal defences that may apply…
Assault Causing Bodily Harm: Charges, Penalties, & Possible Defences
Assault causing bodily harm is a serious Criminal Code offence that can lead to jail time and a lasting criminal…
Domestic Violence: Is It a Felony or Misdemeanor?
Domestic violence can be charged as a misdemeanor or a felony in the U.S., depending on the facts of the…
How to Defend Against Armed Robbery Charges in Canada
In Canada, robbery involves the theft or extortion of property using a weapon, violence, or threats of violence. There are…
What is the Difference Between Theft, Robbery and Burglary?
Theft, robbery, and “burglary” are often mixed up, but they’re legally different—and those differences affect penalties and how you defend…
Different Types of Assault Charges & Their Penalties In Canada
Canada’s Criminal Code defines three assault levels: simple, causing bodily harm, and aggravated. Toronto lawyers explain each type, penalties &…
Domestic Assault: What It Is, Types of Charges, And Penalties In Canada
Domestic assault involves any abuse or violence that occurs between individuals in an intimate or domestic relationship. This includes spouses,…
How to Defend Domestic Assault Charges in Canada
Learn how domestic assault charges are defended in Canada, including common legal defences such as self defence, false accusations, and…
