Domestic Assault Charges in Ontario Canada

Assault and Domestic Assaults - Appearing in Criminal Court


Appearing in Court for Domestic Assault

When the accused person appears in criminal court the court will want to know what you intend to with the Domestic Assault charge, and if you are represented by a lawyer. If you are not represented by a lawyer the court will allow you the opportunity to get legal advice.

On the first court or second court date the Crown Attorney will give you a copy of your disclosure. Disclosure is the criminal case against you and it is prepared by the Police Officers who are involved in your case. Disclosure usually consists of some or all of the following information,

The disclosure and police information of your domestic assault charge should be reviewed by our lawyers to best advise the accused and to see if there is a defense to the charge. Upon receiving the disclosure our lawyers will go over the case to best advise how we can help you.

With many first time domestic assault charges where there is no history of violence and/or abuse the Crown Attorney may be willing to drop the charges based upon the accused entering into a program of domestic counseling. At court the Crown Prosecutor can upon review,

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