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Offence Assault and Battery s. 266 also mentions s. 265

Assault and Battery take many forms and is not limited to physical strikes. Because of the use or threat of violence, it is among the most serious crimes.

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Offence Assault and Battery s. 266 also mentions s. 265

Assault and Battery take many forms and is not limited to physical strikes. Because of the use or threat of violence, it is among the most serious crimes.
Offence Aggravated Assault s. 268

Aggravated assault in Canada: maximum 14-year sentence. Differs from other assaults in severity of injuries & potential for lifelong harm.
Offence Aggravated Sexual Assault s. 273

The charge of aggravated sexual assault is laid when a complainant suffers physical harm or fears for their safety during a sexual assault.
Offence Assault Causing Bodily Harm s. 267 also mentions s. 267(b)

Assault Causing Bodily Harm is broken down into domestic or non-domestic categories. Harsh sentences are often handed out to deter repeat offences.
Offence Assault with a Weapon s. 267 also mentions s. 267(a)

Many people think of a weapon as a gun or a knife, but any item used to threaten harm or inflict injury falls under Assault with a Weapon.
Offence Assaulting a Peace Officer s. 270, s. 270.01, s. 270.02, s. 718.02 also mentions s. 270-270.02

Assaulting a peace officer is a serious crime in Canada, and sentences reflect this to deter others and may result in jail time.
Offence Serious Assault s. 267, s. 268

Violent crimes in in the form of serious assaults include; assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and aggravated assault.
Offence Serious Assault (Youth) s. 267, s. 268

Youth serious-assault cases are handled under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. In the most serious cases, the Crown may apply for an adult sentence.
Offence Sexual Assault s. 271

Consent plays an important role in a sex assault allegations, and implied consent such as the alleged victim's silence or inaction is not a defence.
Offence Sexual Assault With a Weapon s. 272

Sexual assault with a weapon includes sex assault with a weapon or an imitation weapon or if you threaten to cause bodily harm or choke the victim.

Terms 6

Term Assault

Applying force, threatening force, or causing someone to believe force will be used without consent.
Term Aggravated sexual assault

The charge laid if someone is wounded, maimed, disfigured or endangered during a sexual assault.
Term Assault with a weapon

An assault involving a weapon or imitation weapon.
Term Sexual assault

Sexually touching another person without their consent
Term Domestic violence

Violence within the home involving a spouse or partner
Term Bodily harm

Hurt or injury that affects health or comfort and is more than temporary or trivial.

Articles 7

Article Ignoring Partner's Request to Wear Condom Can Constitute Sexual Assault

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that ignoring a partner's request to wear a condom during sexual intercourse can be considered sexual assault, if consent for sex is based on the use of a condom.
Article What Does Consent Mean with Sexual Assault?

Discover the significance of consent in sexual assault cases, including the age of consent and the honest belief defence. Also, explore notable high-profile cases.
Article Ottawa Criminal Lawyer Celine Dostaler

Passionate Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline Dostaler fights tirelessly for clients in sexual assault, drug, fraud, and other cases.
Article Six Historical Events that Involved Offences Against the Person and Reputation

Explore how the code reflects historical events and aims to protect vulnerable groups, such as Indigenous women and girls.
Article Government Repeals 20 Mandatory Minimum Penalties

In late 2022, Parliament repealed laws that required judges to consider mandatory minimum penalties (MMPs) for 14 offences in the Criminal Code and all six crimes in the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
Article Navigating the Criminal Justice System: A Guide for Canadians

Guide to understanding Canada's criminal justice system, incl. process, roles, stages, & resources to navigate it with ease.
Article The Criminal Justice Systems of the United States and Canada

This article explores the differences between the criminal justice systems of the United States and Canada, including the structure of the systems, the way in which cases are prosecuted, and the approaches to sentencing and appeals.

Guides 2

Guide Defences

A defence is often built by examining the Crown’s disclosure or the evidence they have compiled to establish your guilt.
Guide Child Endangerment and Criminal Law in Canada

Child endangerment" is common search language, not a single Criminal Code offence. A plain-language guide to the Canadian laws that may apply and the age of criminal responsibility.