Assault & Violent Crimes

Assault is a serious criminal offence as defined under s.265 of the Criminal Code. It is defined as the application of force, whether direct of indirect, against another person who has not consented to such act. Uttering threats to cause bodily harm, injury, or death are also considered assault. Contained under the umbrella offence of assault are a number of other offences such as assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and aggravated assault.

Domestic assault cases generally involve no witnesses, other than the two parties involved, and are often referred to as “he said, she said” cases with grave consequences. Being charged with domestic assault can be a painful experience exasperated by bail conditions that can feel especially burdensome. This is due to the fact that when it comes to domestic assault cases the Crown prosecutors and police have a zero tolerance policy. As a result, an individual’s release will almost always carry a no-contact rule with loved ones as the case moves slowly through the court process, even when family members wish to resume contact.

Sexual Assault is not confined to cases where the sexual act occurs alone. There need only be a direct or indirect force applied that is sexual in nature for this offence to occur. A conviction of sexual assault has serious consequences and brings with it great stigma.

Feven Glaizghi fearlessly defends and guides clients when charged with the following criminal charges:

• Assault
• Domestic Assault
• Sexual Assault 
• Uttering Threats
• Kidnapping/Forcible Confinement
• Assault with a Weapon
• Assault Causing Bodily Harm
• Aggravated Assault
• Forcible Entry
• Criminal Harassment
• Attempted Murder
• Failure to Attend Court
• Failure to Comply with Recognizance, Undertaking, or Promise to Appear