CHARGED WITH DOMESTIC ASSAULT?
YOU NEED A DOMESTIC ASSAULT LAWYER
It can make the difference between Jail and Freedom
DOMESTIC ASSAULT / DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE LAWYER
Domestic Assault is very draining and emotional on both the accused as your family is being torn apart. In some cases you may just want to move on with your life. We are very serious about our job representing domestic assault cases. We go above and beyond to serve you.
We know that Domestic Assault is treated Very Seriously by the Court system (Police, Crowns, and Judges). Charges are rarely dropped or withdrawn by the Crown as lesser assaults even where the evidence may be weak or the victim wishes to drop the charges.
Penalties can include Jail time and probation with many restrictions. Bail Conditions can be very strict, and Children’s Aid is automatically involved if young children are in the home. The Accused will have a no contact provision and will have to move out of the home until the matter is resolved.
We will do our own thorough investigation of the facts, and make all necessary enquiries to establish your innocence and seek to have these charges withdrawn or reduced to simple assault or to negotiate an Alternative Measures result that would avoid any record or jail time.
We will work with you to ensure that you attend the necessary counselling and therapy so that we can demonstrate to the Court that you understand the underlying issues and seriousness of domestic violence and have addressed any underlying addiction and/or mental health issues.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT IS SERIOUS
In Domestic Assault/Domestic Violence cases the Court system (Police, Crowns, and Judges) treat domestic assault / domestic violence very seriously.
Charges are rarely dropped or withdrawn by the Crown as in other forms of assault simply because the victim wishes them to be droppedor because the evidence may appear to be weak.
Police have strict guidelines to follow and the Crowns have clear guidelines set out in the Crown Policy Manual.
The Court’s as well for their own policy reasons do not treat these offences lightly.
Even though the domestic assault is not a separate offence under the Criminal Code, once the assault is earmarked as arising in a domestic relationship the case will be prosecuted by specially trained Domestic Crown Prosecutors who are especially well trained in this area and familiar with all the law and guidelines. They will take a tough stance right from the initial bail hearing through to sentencing. This position has been strengthened by further amendments to the Criminal Code reinforcing the need to focus on the protection of the complainant and to treat the accused more strictly in the process.
- Unlike normal assault situations, in a domestic situation Police are bound to arrest and hold in custody for a bail hearing any person if there is reasonable grounds to believe an assault occurred, even if a threat and no sign of injury
- Crown Attorneys do not have the same freedom to withdraw cases as in other assault cases. They have a zero tolerance policy and are bound by the Crown Policy Manual for Domestic Assault which requires them to weigh the public policy of protecting victims
- Automatic Arrest and Detention: For policy reasons that favour protecting victims of domestic violence, the police must arrest the accused when they have reasonable grounds to believe that a domestic assault has occurred. The Accused will be taken into custody and processed at the local jail with fingerprints and photograph and then sent for a bail hearing which is usually held the next day.
- Very Strict Bail Conditions if any breach of bail or denial of bail
- Children’s Aid – Automatically involved if there are children at home
- Accused will have to participate in numerous programs for anger management, ordered by the Court and expensive therapy if they are serious about resolving matter on favourable terms
WHAT IS DOMESTIC ASSAULT?
Domestic Assault is essentially the same as simple assault in that it requires an intentional actual application of force to another person, or thread or gestures to apply force, without their consent and without legal justification or excuse.
Domestic Assault cases typically involve spouses (married or common law), couples that are dating, or a family relationship such as between a father or mother and daughter or son. Gender does not matter and men or women can be charged and charges can arise from a single or series of events.
STRICT BAIL CONDITIONS
Accused in Domestic Assaults face serious bail conditions such as:
- Non-contact provisions with victim (no calls, texts, e-mail, social media)
- No contact direct or indirect with victim
- Accused will have to leave the home until the case is resolved or bail variation allows return
- Ban on consumption of alcohol or non-prescription drugs
- Ban on attending within certain distance of victim’s home or workplace or any place they may be or any other persons
- Possible ban on owning and possession of firearms
- Requirement to Reside with a Surety
- Any other strict conditions
PENALTIES FOR DOMESTIC ASSAULT
Penalties depend on the amount of harm done, the record of the accused, and can include:
- jail time and probation (In most Domestic Assault cases, the penalty would range from 2 years less a day if the Crown proceeds by Summary Convictionup to 10 years if the Crown proceeds by Indictment but in violent cases the penalties can reach 14 years or life in some extreme cases)
- a restraining order prohibiting any contact with the victim (and therefore need to move to another residence)
- need for a surety to guarantee release and compliance with bail conditions
- orders to attend anger management and any other programs necessary to address contributing factors such as mental health counselling, alcohol or substance abuse treatment/counselling prohibition from possessing or owning any firearms and surrender of same both before and after conviction
- curfews and travel restrictions
- criminal record on conviction
POSSIBLE RESOLUTIONS
We work hard to seek a number of creative resolutions for your case. Here are some of the possibilities:
- WITHDRAWAL OF CHARGES – we will seek to convince the Crown from the earliest opportunity after you have been charged that you have a valid defence and that the case has no reasonable prospect of conviction as a necessary element of the charge cannot be proven by the Crown beyond a reasonable doubt.
- PEACE BOND – We will seek to have the charges withdrawn on condition of you entering into a Peace Bond pursuant to Section 810 of the Criminal Code. A Peace Bond is an agreement in which both the accused and the complainant essentially agree to go their separate ways and stay away from each other and abide by certain conditions such as to keep the peace, be of good behaviour, not have contact with the complainant (except with the complainant’s prior consent), and not to possess any weapons for a specified time, and perhaps participate in counselling.
Normally the period is one year, but this can be longer or shorter depending on the particular facts and party circumstances. The main objective is to provide some protection to the complainant where charges are withdrawn.
Peace bonds can be set with a monetary amount for example $500.00 with or without a deposit. In the event of any breach the accused would have to pay the Court the specified deposit. A section 810 peace bond will result in no admission of any guilt, and, more importantly, no criminal record and avoids the cost and uncertainty of a Trial and lessens the exposure to any civil lawsuit for damages for assault or negative implications in any Family Court proceedings. - CONDITIONAL DISCHARGE – This is the second lowest sentence an adult offender can receive. In appropriate circumstances we may be able to arrange a Conditional Discharge pursuant to S. 730 of the Criminal Code in which you admit to an agreed statement of facts which support a finding of guilt, but WITHOUT A CONVICTION being Registered against you.
Although you are pleading guilty, you are doing so in circumstances where no conviction is registered against you. Technically you are pleading guilty to the offence.
You would receive the Discharge on certain conditions imposed by the Court being met – usually keep the peace and be of good behaviour for a period of one year and other provisions during that year such as pursue counselling, refrain from use of alcohol and non prescription drugs, perform community service, make a specified donation to a specific charity, not attend certain places and not communicate with certain people, etc. In the event of a breach of the conditions, you would be returned to Court to face a resentencing on the original charges.
A conditional discharge will remain on your criminal record for 3 years after it is given but is then automatically removed so long as you have complied with all conditions imposed. In Canada, a person is not considered to have a criminal record until a conviction is registered against them. - ABSOLUTE DISCHARGE – This is the lowest level sentence an adult offender can receive. An Absolute Discharge (also known as an unconditional discharge) is provided for in Section 730 of the Criminal Code.
In appropriate circumstances you may admit to an agreed statement of facts that support the charge and a finding of guilt against you Although you are pleading guilty, you are doing so in circumstances where no conviction is registered against you. You would be given an Absolute Discharge. This means without any conditions. Your case is finished that day and you have no more obligations to the Court.
In Canada, a person is not considered to have a criminal record until a conviction is registered against them.
Technically an absolute discharge will stay on an offender’s criminal record for one year after the date they received the discharge but the offender does not have to apply for a pardon for the discharge to be removed from their record. - NOTE ON DISCHARGES – The final decision if an absolute discharge is an appropriate disposition is up to the sentencing judge who must balance two factors: whether the absolute or conditional discharge is in the best interests of the accused person and not contrary to the public interest.
Factors that support the Best Interest of the Accused are that he/she has shown remorse, be of good character, generally without a criminal record and that the effect of a criminal record would have a serious or disproportionate impact upon them relative to the offence committed (example – being unable to maintain employment or pursue their profession or education).
Factors that take into account the Public Interest take into account the seriousness of the offence, the circumstances (planning vs impulsive), amount of damage, any submissions by the complainant, and public confidence in administration of justice.
In Travel situations having a Discharge may still be treated as a Criminal Record in the United States, depending on whether the crime is considered one of “moral turpitude”. - JOINT SUBMISSIONS – for greater certainty in the outcome, we like to leave nothing to chance before the Courts. If it is at all possible, we will seek a joint submission to any proposal that you agree to, whether it be a Peace bond, Conditional Discharge, Absolute Discharge, or any other result. If a joint submission is not available, then we will advise you and on your instructions we will advocate for the best result. For example, in minor Domestic Assault Cases a Crown may seek a conviction with a small fine or terms of probation or a Conditional Discharge and we would pursue an Absolute Discharge.
- TRIAL – to test the evidence of the accused, any witnesses for the Prosecution, and have you testify with any witnesses in your support along with adducing evidence that supports your defence. The test in a trial is not to have to prove your innocence, only that we raise a reasonable doubt as to your guilt as the Court must be satisfied beyond a reasonable doubt as to your guilt.
- SENTENCING -As a general rule, if an accused is found guilty after a trial and has inflicted great harm and suffering on the complainant, especially with repeated occurrences over a period of time, and the accused has a criminal record, the penalty will be much more severe.
If the accused pleads guilty thereby demonstrating some remorse, and saving the Court resources, along with taking counselling and treatment for underlying issues these would tend to lessen the severity of any sentence. As well, if the incident giving rise to the charge was an isolated event and did not cause serious harm or damage this would favour the accused receiving a lighter sentence.
PEACE BONDS
Section 810 of the Criminal Code allows the Court to grant a Peace Bond as a tool to resolving charges such as uttering threats or criminal harassment. Some key points are:
- No need to proceed through expensive trial
- Entering into a Peace Bond is not an admission of guilt of any assault and so for any potential civil action, this will avoid any formal admission or finding of guilt
- There is no criminal record
- Conditions are entered into which are reasonable and agreeable by both accused and complainant
- Court approves the Peace Bond and sets the conditions but these are usually worked out in advance between the Crown and the Defence (the Defence would consult with the accused and the Crown with the Complainant) to ensure agreement in advance
- The term is usually for 1 year (but can be longer or shorter) with minimal restrictions on the accused other than typically having no contact with the accused, having no weapons for a period of time, keep the peace and be of good behaviour, and pledge a nominal amount (typically $500) with or without deposit, as security for you to adhere to conditions. If breach conditions this will be paid to the Court.
- Resolving a peace bond avoids any finding of guilt or a criminal record which would trigger serious immigration consequences to persons who are attempting to become citizens of Canada.
- It is always helpful if the complainant supports the Peace Bond resolution and withdrawal of the charges, that any harm done ( physically, psychologically, emotionally and financially) is minor, and the accused has shown remorse and either has taken or has agreed to take an anger management courses such as (PARS – Partner Assault Response Program), the accused has no prior serious record or outstanding charges, and the complainant has not been a previous victim of domestic assault, and factors concerning the accused’s health, age, finances, and background including if from any disadvantaged group, or suffering from mental health or addiction.
DEFENCES TO DOMESTIC ASSAULTS
There are many defences to Domestic Assaults. Essentially, the same as in regular assaults. Some are:
- Dispute that any assault happened – in many cases there are no witnesses and no visible injuries. This would be a fairly good defence in this circumstance. Obviously, if there are injuries that the police can observe, or that are documented medically this may not succeed as well.
- Complainant lied – occasionally the complainant has an agenda – either to have an accused removed from the home immediately or to gain an advantage in a family court proceeding. This is obviously an abuse of the Court process and Perjury but it is an issue that would be raised if the circumstances warrant
- Self-Defence – on many occasions a fight will break out that results in a complainant attacking the accused. The accused may simply either attempt to restrain the complainant and cause a minor injury or may have to strike back in some way to prevent injury. This would be considered a consent fight. No one is allowed in law to place their hands on another person without the consent of the other especially in anger and a person would be legally justified to defend themself. In self-defence you are only allowed to use as much force as is reasonably necessary in all the circumstances.
- Lack of Intent – some injuries are inflicted by accident, or while “joking around” with no intent to injure. These would be valid defences. Also, acting out of “reflex” even where it causes an injury, can be a defence as there is a lack of intent to injure or cause assault.
- Raising reasonable doubt in the judge’s mind that an assault occurred may also come from presenting credible testimony from the person accused of committing the assault that no assault occurred. An absence of visible injuries, delay in disclosing the assault and demonstrating animus and motive from the person alleging the assault towards the accused person may all be used to raise a reasonable doubt that the assault occurred.
- Mounting an effective attack on credibility of the complainant, any witnesses, including motivations for charging the accused with assault can all raise a reasonable doubt.
- Testifying in your own defence – to assist in your own defence – regarding the relationship, any breakdown, lack of any prior violence on your part, and how the incident (if any) arose and your response to it.
- Police may be called as witnesses to testify especially if they attended but saw no visible injuries on the complainant.
- A Consent to Fight is also a defence but it is more rare and the accused would assert that if any assault happened it did so in the course of a consensual physical dispute between the complainant and the accused. So long as both parties give either express or implied consent. There are limits to this defence. You need to speak to a lawyer if this may have occurred.
WE ARE DOMESTIC ASSAULT LAWYERS
Domestic Assault cases are tough. In Defending Domestic Assault charges we know that these cases are also very emotional and draining on the accused, especially if there are children involved as you will have to be separated from your family until the matter is resolved.
That is why it is essential that you have a committed and understanding lawyer that will guide you properly and prepare you and your case in order to move to the best and quickest possible outcome for you.
We go above and beyond to work for you. Our rates are fair for the complexity of the case and we make payment plans to suit your financial situation. At all times we are fully transparent about fees and we will make sure that you understand the process without complicated legal jargon.
We will work with you to refer you to appropriate anger management courses, including the partner assault response program, and counselling and treatment from an appropriate psychologist, therapist, psychotherapist, or addictions treatment centre to ensure that by the time we need to present your case we can demonstrate that you have a addressed any underlying issues that contributed to the incident, have an understanding of the seriousness of domestic violence, and have addressed any underlying addiction and mental health issues and received life skills and tools to deal with appropriate conflict resolution.
If you or your loved one has been charged with any form of Assault, we understand how to successfully defend this charge. We understand the field of intimate partner violence. We are considerate of the stress you are going through. We are here to help, no matter what type of assault charge you are facing.\
PROTECT ALL YOUR RIGHTS
To protect ALL your rights it is important to contact a Domestic Assault lawyer immediately as the criminal court system is very complex and penalties for Domestic Assault frequently result in convictions, a criminal record, restrictive bail and probation and in many cases jail sentences up to 5 years. If the assault is domestic aggravated assault the penalty can be up to 14 years in jail and in more serious domestic sexual assaults the penalty can be up to life in prison.
WE COVER ALL THE CONSEQUENCES
- We are in your Corner. We’ll have all the angles covered for you. We know that a conviction for assault could not only give you an embarrassing Criminal Record with probation, but also:
- Employment
- Travel restrictions especially to the USA and the UK
- Lengthy and restrictive probation
- Difficulty entering certain college and university programs
- Damage your Canadian Immigration status
- Expose you to civil lawsuit for monetary damages for Civil Assault
- Cause difficulty in any Family Court or Divorce Proceedings
DOMESTIC ASSAULT: A ZERO TOLERANCE CRIME
Due to police and crown attorney guidelines, if there is any evidence of a domestic assault the police will lay a charge and Crown prosecutors vigorously prosecute these type of offences.
Once the police are involved it is not possible for the complainant to simply withdraw her complaint and have the case dropped.
RESOLVING WITHOUT A CRIMINAL RECORD
Resolution of the case without a criminal record is possible if the accused has competent legal defence counsel guiding them.
We will work against the pressures against accused who face an uphill battle in these kind of cases, even where their loved ones wish the cases to be resolved. We are able to assist you in these kinds of cases to help you resolve them.
We will ensure that we guide you through all necessary counselling programs to put your case in the best light for the best possible chance of a positive resolution.
WHY CHOOSE LAWYER UP
- 1. We know the Law: We understand the unique differences between all the various assault offences and have the skill to deal with any one of these complex areas. We make sure the legal system works not just for the police and the Crowns but for you!
- 2. We are Fast: We will be in your corner from the first phone call.
- 3. Unique Plan: We will develop with you a unique plan for your case. We will consider all of your personal factors, family, employment, immigration, travel and finances.
- 4. We Listen. You can reach us by phone/email anytime.
- 5. Progress Updates: regular progress updates on your case.
- 6. You are Never Alone: We communicate with you. You’ll never be in the dark.
- 7. Peace of Mind: We’ll go to court for you so you don’t have to.
- 8. We Go Above and Beyond to Have your Back: We are in Your Corner and dig deep, working hard and smart leaving no stone unturned to protect your rights using all legal means available.
- 9. Flexible Financial Plans: We’ll work out financial payments that you can manage.
- 10. We See the Big Picture: We’ll protect ALL of your rights. Under Canadian law you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. You are not required to prove your innocence, only raise a reasonable doubt as to your guilt, based on all the evidence before the Court. We try to minimize the negative effects of a conviction and criminal record on you which could expose you to civil actions, risk to employment, education, or travel plans and harm your immigration status.
- 11. One Stop Legal: We can deal with any spin off legal issues including your immigration, employment or any civil actions if needed so you won’t have to find another lawyer. Since we know your case you’ll save money.
- 12. Our Goal: We aim is to investigate the facts and to negotiate a conviction-free result for you. Our goal is always to help you first to have a conviction-free resolution with NO CRIMINAL RECORD and second, to avoid any jail time, and in the worst scenario, from any harsh sentence.
WHAT IS SIMPLE DOMESTIC ASSAULT
Simple Assault is the least serious of the assault charge varieties but can still land you in prison for up to 5 years for simple assault up to life in depending on the facts to up to life imprisonment in some domestic sexual assaults.
Typically, these charges are laid when no weapon is involved and no serious injury results. Any non-consensual touching, such as a slap, kick, or punch will qualify but even waiving a finger in a threatening gesture can constitute an assault.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT CAUSING BODILY HARM LAWYER
This charge is a higher grade than simple assault and has more serious penalties. To make out a charge the bodily harm there must be more than a temporary bruise or scratch.
Bodily Harm It is not defined in the Criminal Code and is determined by the facts and law in each particular case. It has been interpreted to be any injury from the application of physical force that adversely interferes with the health and comfort of the person, including psychological harm, and is more than merely transient or trifling in nature.
A beating, resulting in lacerations, fractures, and severe discomfort, medical or hospital treatments would attract this type of charge.
Sentences are up to 10 years.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT WITH A WEAPON LAWYER
These offences occur when there is an actual or threatened application of force against another with a weapon or imitation thereof or where it is carried or used and causes bodily harm to a victim or the person chokes, suffocates or strangles a complainant.
Sentences are up to 10 years.
DOMESTIC AGGRAVATED ASSAULT LAWYER
Domestic Aggravated Assault is a very serious indictable offence and occurs when the assault either wounds, maims, disfigures or endangers the life of another, It is typical to be sentenced to jail on most aggravated assault convictions due to the nature of the offence and the need for both general and specific deterrence. Penalties for Aggravated Assault are generally greater than for Assault Bodily Harm, and can be as high as 14 years.
All defences available in simple assault are available in a charge of aggravated assault. The diagnosis of PTSD can play an important role in determining the outcome of an aggravated assault charge. In defending you we will bring out all defences in your favour and although provocation is not a defence, it will be argued as a mitigating circumstance, along with any bullying, intoxication, and your prospects for rehabilitation and other good factors in your favour.
ASSAULT POLICE LAWYERRESIST ARREST LAWYER
In the course of a Domestic situation, emotions can be very high and an accused may be so highly charged that they lose control and resist arrest or go actually Assault Police, or anyone assisting them, in the performance of their duties.
If the assault isin the course of an arrest, the Resist Arrest charge is laid. Penalties for both range up to a maximum of 5 years imprisonment in the worst cases. The courts are very prone to hand out jail sentences for convictions in these cases as they seek to protect officers in carrying out lawful duties.
We seek to have these charges withdrawn or dismissed by showing that the charges were laid without any foundation.
Many accused face an excessive number of charges by police or exaggeration of facts of a purported assault or simply because an accused was difficult at the time of arrest, or because the police may have held a bias in some way towards the accused by being aware of their record or the nature of the offence.
If an accused has been injured, often the police may lay an assault police charge to justify the use of force.
DOMESTIC THREATS
- UTTERING THREATS
- UTTERING DEATH THREATS
- UTTERING THREATS CAUSING BODILY HARM
Threats of death and bodily harm are very common in Domestic disputes even when there was no real intention to carry out these threats. In the course of many domestic relationships, emotions can reach the boiling point where threats are uttered at another in that relationship.
Any one of these charges will be laid when a person knowingly utters, conveys or causes anyone to receive a threat to cause death or bodily harm to any person or threatens to burn, destroy or damage real or personal property or to kill, poison or injure an animal or bird that is the property of any person.
Depending on the facts maximum sentences can range from a maximum of 2 years less a day up to 5-year jail time and fines on top.
Fortunately, there are many good defences to these charges. Every case is unique and we dig deep to look at all the relevant factors, including whether the accused or their loved ones were under any extreme life stresses or conditions at the time. With our skill we aim to have these charges withdrawn or negotiate a peace bond or other resolution that results in no criminal record.
DOMESTIC – INTIMIDATION LAWYER
An Intimidation charge can be laid in 2 general circumstances: by preventing someone from exercising their rights or by stalking.
Occasionally in a Domestic Dispute, a party will attempt to prevent someone from exercising their lawful rights. An example would be to prevent someone from picking up their children or property when they have a court order that allows them to do so.This may not only be a breach of a Court Order in the Family Courts which could land the person in contempt of court and other serious consequences in their proceedings, but could also result in an Intimidation charge.
An Intimidation charge will be laid when you wrongfully compel or prevent anyone from doing something that they have a lawful right to by the use of violence or threats of violence, directed towards the person, or their family or property.
Intimidation also includes persistently following a person or to beset or watch the place where a person resides, works, carries on business or happens to be. This is also very common when parties in a relationship split up.
If you have been charged with Intimidation under Section 423(1) of the Criminal Code you should contact us immediately asIntimidation is a very serious Criminal Code charge carrying a maximum penalty of up to 5 years imprisonment. We know how to beat these charges and how to make it difficult for the Crown to prove the guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
DOMESTIC SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWYER
In a domestic relationship, a Domestic Sexual Assault occurs when the assault is sexual in nature and violates the sexual integrity of the victim with unwanted sexual touching. This is a complex area with a wide range of offences. Four common types of sexual offences: Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault with a Weapon, Sexual Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Aggravated Sexual Assault. Each type requires different issues to be addressed and a different case plan.
DOMESTICAGGRAVATED SEXUAL ASSAULT LAWYER
In a domestic relationship, you can be charged with Domestic Aggravated Sexual Assault when the alleged victim of sexual assault is wounded, suffers disfigurement or maiming, or is put in a life-threatening situation during the attack. In that case, this form of assault can be deemed to be aggravated sexual assault. Convictions under this category generally will lend the victim up in jail for several years or more.
Sexual Assaults are an area of the law that is constantly evolving and very complex and you need a sexual assault lawyer who understands the rules and complex penalties, special procedures, and unique challenges to ensure publication bans and maintaining your privacy. We go to court for you to take the stress from you.
Sentences can go up to life in prison in some cases plus a listing on a sexual offender registry having many negative consequences on your future. We will do our best to ensure you receive fair treatment throughout and that any allegations are vigorously defended by tough cross-examination and by seeking victim’s records.
SEXUAL ASSAULT
- WITH A WEAPON,
- WITH THREATS
- CAUSING BODILY HARM
- BY CHOKING
When a sexual assault escalates out of control, an accused, whether outside or within a domestic relationship, can also be charged with sexual assault with a weapon, with threats, or causing bodily harm.
Section 272 (1) of the Criminal Code covers all of the above offences and punishment is among the most severe in the sexual assault spectrum. The maximum penalty is up to 14 years in prison.
KEEPING UP WITH CHANGES IN THE LAW
In an effort to protect complainants in sexual assault matters, and to give them more protection against abuse in the Courts, the Canadian Government introduced Bill-C51 to amend the Criminal Code. These new laws create more restrictions on Defence counsel and accused in Defending cases involving Sexual Assaults.
In the June 2022 decision of R v. J.J. The Supreme Court of Canada made a landmark ruling in a sexual assault case that confirms the new rules that apply to Defence counsel in cases where Counsel attempt to access the records and privacy of the Complainant.
It is important to have Defence Counsel who keep up to date on all developments in this field in order to properly defend you.
In your Domestic Assault case speaking with a criminal lawyer immediately can be the difference between jail and freedom.
Call us now. We make ourselves accessible to answer you either immediately or call you back promptly because we know that a criminal Domestic Assault charge is Serious and stressful to you.
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