Domestic Assault

Domestic Assault

Canadian law does not recognize Domestic Assault as separate from an assault, and Courts handle Domestic Assault in a variety of ways. This applies to the Crown Attorneys’ office as well. Domestic violence is a common charge and affects the whole family involved. When Domestic Assault is alleged, by virtue of the Criminal Code, the Crowns and Court must treat this offence in a more serious manner.

One of the first issues facing someone charged with Domestic Assault is the imposed separation from their family. Even upon the accused’s release, this separation is a continued order. This likely creates an issue for the accused because it will be nearly impossible for the accused to communicate with his/her spouse without breaching court conditions. Indeed, a charge of Domestic Assault can have many negative effects, even if the two parties wish to reconcile.

Your defence lawyer can help address these issues with the Crown, and if need be, with the Court. The lawyers at East Law will help you navigate the legal process quickly, resolve issues faster, get you home sooner, and help secure you the best possible outcome.

Only fighters work at East Law. We don’t like to see anyone get pushed around in life. We especially don’t like it when people get pushed around by the system. East Law is here to help clients to get them a fair shake at justice, present their side of the story to the Prosecution and the Court, and get the best outcome possible. We understand that often in the context of a domestic fight, we do and say things we regret. It does not mean we are bad for our partner or that we should not be with them. It certainly does not mean that we ought to be labelled a ‘criminal’.

A free consultation with the lawyers at East Law is the best way to tackle the problem of being charged with Domestic Assault. We will sit down and review your file. We will talk about the courses of action we can take, the likely outcomes, and of course – the best path forward to getting you back on your feet again.

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    John East

    ABOUT JOHN EAST

    B.A. (Hons), M.A., J.D.

    John East lives for a fight. He is not afraid to throw a punch and is certainly not afraid to take a punch. He then became a Criminal Defence Lawyer. Having spent many years working on a farm, John East understands that hard work is what wins out at the end of the day. He applies this motto to every case that he defends, no matter what.

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