Category Archives: Assault

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March

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What’s new with the laws on adducing prior sexual activity and complainant’s records as evidence?

Sections 276 of the Criminal Code of Canada has been dubbed “rape shield law”. Essentially, it affords protections to complainants, with respect to adducing their prior sexual history as evidence in criminal proceedings. The idea is to protect alleged victims … Continue reading →

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November

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I Have Been Charged with Domestic Assault. What Happens Next?

If you have been charged with domestic assault, it is important to speak to an Ontario criminal defence lawyer as soon as possible. As reported by the Globe and Mail, the Crown takes domestic assault cases very seriously. Individuals can … Continue reading →

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October

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Men Can Be Victims of Domestic Assault

In Ontario, the police take domestic assault very seriously. Depending on the nature of the offence, domestic assault can be a serious charge. Furthermore, the law gives the Crown authority to pursue a case even if the alleged victim later … Continue reading →

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April

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Self-Defence When A Person Is A Victim Of An Unprovoked Assault

Bruce Engel of Engel and Associates criminal lawyers in Ottawa explains self-defence as it is described in Sections 34 of the Criminal Code when a person is the victim of an unprovoked assault. Though self-defence is defined more than once … Continue reading →

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