Assault and Domestic Assaults - Definition

Assault Definition

A person commits an domestic assault or assault when:

Without the consent of another person, he or she applies force intentionally to that other person, directly or indirectly assaulting that person, or he or she attempts or threatens, by an act or a gesture, to apply force to another person, if that other person to believe upon reasonable grounds that the person has the ability to effect the assault.

As well a person can be assaulted by a person who openly wears or carries a weapon or an imitation thereof, and that person accosts or impedes another person or begs.

There are many levels of an assault from a simple assault called a "common assault" to spousal or domestic assault, and sexual assault.

When criminal assault matters come to court "simple assaults" may be resolved by our legal representative by a peace bond, by conditions, or diversion where there is no criminal record or penalty. Spousal Assaults, domestic assaults, and more serious assaults will be seriously reviewed by the courts, and will not be dealt with lightly.

Assaults charges are considered serious offences by the courts. The penalties for these offences can include jail and serious consequences. Matters involving spousal assault/domestic assault will always be treated seriously with the police acting with strict enforcement, removal of a spouse from a home, and immediate hearings restricting the movements and living conditions of the accused.

As with all criminal charges the accused is subject to having their fingerprints and photograph taken and having a criminal record registered against them.

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