Articles About Assault & Violent Crime
Is it a Crime to Threaten Someone In Canada?
Threatening someone can be a criminal offence in Canada. This is defined as such in the Canadian Criminal Code as…
Is it a Crime to Spit on Someone in Canada?
In Canada, spitting on someone is considered a criminal offence. This act is defined as an Assault under Sections 265…
Changes to Domestic Violence Law
As recent as March of 2018, a new bill, Bill C-75, was presented in Parliament with the overall goal of…
Assault by Parents
Assault is illegal under the Criminal Code of Canada. Assault, as defined in the Code, includes any form of physical…
Is It a Crime to Not Let Someone Leave in Canada?
Yes, it is a criminal offence to hold anyone against their will by using threats, coercion, or force. Depending on…
Will I have a Criminal Record if I am Convicted of a Domestic Assault?
Determining whether or not you will have a criminal record upon conviction of domestic assault depends on the sentence…
What happens when the police attend the scene of an alleged domestic assault?
See what typically happens when police respond to an alleged domestic assault in Canada, including investigation steps, arrest or release…
Is It a Crime to Infect Someone With HIV in Canada?
It can be a criminal offence to expose someone to HIV in Canada if you did not disclose your…
Domestic Assault in the Greater Toronto Area
Learn how domestic assault charges are handled across the Greater Toronto Area, including Toronto and Brampton, and what outcomes like…
