Assault
Defence across the range of assault charges — common assault, assault causing bodily harm, and aggravated assault.
Call 24/7 · 519-977-5407Understanding assault charges
Assault covers a wide spectrum in the Criminal Code — from common assault involving no injury, through assault causing bodily harm, to aggravated assault involving wounding or endangering life. Where an allegation falls on that spectrum drives both the potential penalty and the realistic paths to resolution.
Many assault cases arise from fast, confused moments — bar altercations, neighbour disputes, family conflicts — where who did what, and who started it, is genuinely contested. Self-defence is a full defence in Canadian law, and its modern framework is broader than many people assume.
How We Defend
Advance self-defence and defence of others where the facts support it
Test identification and the reliability of witness accounts
Challenge the level of charge — 'bodily harm' and 'aggravated' have legal thresholds
Use video, medical records, and independent witnesses effectively
Pursue resolutions — including non-criminal outcomes — where appropriate
Every case turns on its own facts. Call 519-977-5407 for a confidential assessment of yours.
What To Expect
How your defence proceeds
Call — any hour
The phone is answered 24/7. If you or a family member has been arrested, the sooner we're involved, the more options you have.
Disclosure & review
We obtain the Crown's disclosure and go through it line by line — evidence, statements, procedure, and Charter issues.
Strategy
You get a straight assessment: the strengths, the risks, and the realistic paths — resolution, negotiation, or trial.
Resolution or trial
Whether it ends in a withdrawal, a negotiated outcome, or a verdict, your case is prepared as if it's going the distance.
Common Questions
Assault: what people ask us
I was defending myself. Will the charge be dropped?
Self-defence is a complete defence when it applies, but it isn't automatic — the response must be reasonable in the circumstances. We build the factual record that supports it and press the Crown on it early.
This is my first charge. What am I realistically facing?
Outcomes vary enormously with the allegation, injuries, and context. For less serious first allegations, resolutions that avoid a criminal record are sometimes achievable; serious allegations require full trial preparation. We'll give you a straight assessment once we've seen the disclosure.
The answers above are general information about Ontario law, not legal advice about your situation. For advice on your case, call 519-977-5407.
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Speak with our team today about your options. The phone is answered 24 hours a day: 519-977-5407.