Domestic Assault
Sensitive, confidential defence for domestic assault allegations, bail conditions, and no-contact orders.
Call 24/7 · 519-977-5407Understanding domestic assault charges
Domestic assault is prosecuted vigorously in Ontario. Police who attend a domestic call will usually lay a charge if they believe an assault occurred — regardless of what the complainant wants — and standard bail conditions often bar you from your own home and from contacting your partner.
A common misconception is that the complainant can 'drop the charges.' They cannot: once laid, the charge belongs to the Crown. An experienced defence focuses on the evidence, the context of the relationship, and — where appropriate — early steps to address conditions so life can begin returning to normal while the case is resolved properly.
How We Defend
Move early to vary bail and no-contact conditions where appropriate
Examine the complaint's context: credibility, motive, and inconsistencies
Advance self-defence and defence-of-others where the facts support it
Test the reliability of statements taken in the heat of the moment
Pursue resolutions that protect your record and your family where available
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
Domestic Assault: what people ask us
My partner wants to drop the charges. Why is this still going ahead?
In Ontario, only the Crown can withdraw a charge. The complainant's wishes are a factor the Crown considers, but they don't control the outcome. We can advise on how their position may properly be communicated to the Crown.
Can I go back home while the case is ongoing?
Not while a no-contact or residence condition is in place — breaching it is a separate criminal offence. In appropriate cases we can apply to vary the conditions. Never rely on the complainant's permission; the condition binds you regardless.
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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