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Aggravated assault charges are among the most serious violent offences in Canada and can carry lengthy prison sentences. These cases demand a focused and strategic defence from the very beginning.

Arrested for Assault

Allegations of aggravated assault often involve serious bodily harm, high emotion, and complex evidence. These charges can arise from bar fights, domestic incidents, or altercations involving weapons. Because of the severity of potential penalties—including mandatory jail time—these cases require immediate, experienced legal attention. We take a tactical approach: examining medical evidence, scrutinizing witness accounts, and identifying potential self-defence or Charter breaches. Whether you’re accused of causing permanent injury or defending yourself in a chaotic moment, we’re equipped to build a defence aimed at avoiding conviction or reducing the severity of the outcome.

Popular questions

What is aggravated assault in Canada?
Aggravated assault, under s. 268 of the Criminal Code, involves wounding, maiming, disfiguring, or endangering the life of another person. It is one of the most serious forms of assault.
Aggravated assault is always treated as an indictable offence and can result in significant jail time. Sentences vary depending on the facts, but often involve years of imprisonment if convicted.
Yes. Even in serious injury cases, if you acted to protect yourself or someone else with reasonable force, you may have a strong self-defence argument.
The key difference is the level of harm. While common assault may involve minor contact, aggravated assault involves serious or life-threatening injuries. The penalties are significantly higher.

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