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IPV stands for intimate partner violence, meaning physical, sexual, or psychological harm caused by a current or former partner or...

Yes, you may go to jail for assault in Canada, but it isn’t automatic, especially for a first offence.  How...

When most people hear the word “assault,” they picture someone being punched, pushed, kicked, or otherwise physically touched. But can...

Assault is not one single criminal charge in Canada. The different types of assault charges range from common assault under...

Throwing water on someone may seem minor compared with hitting, pushing, or causing a visible injury. But in Canada, unwanted...

Throwing water on someone may seem minor compared to other physical confrontations, but it can still lead to legal trouble...

Many people use the terms assault and harassment interchangeably, but they are not the same offence under Canadian law. While...

Many people assume assault and battery are the same offence, while others believe battery is a more serious crime than...

Many people assume assault only happens when someone is punched, slapped, or seriously injured. Under Canadian law, that is not...

Many people use the terms “assault” and “aggravated assault” interchangeably, but under Canadian law, they are not the same offence....