When assault allegations involve a spouse or intimate partner the accused may be charged with Domestic Assault. Domestic Assault involves the use of physical force with the intent to harm a spouse, loved one or a cohabitant.
Allegations of Domestic Assault can be highly traumatizing for everyone involved. Often the complainant will wish to have the charges withdrawn after the police have taken a statement. Unfortunately, after the initial complaint the decision to proceed with charging the accused is not in the hand of the complainant.
When charged with Domestic Assault, courts will impose strict conditions preventing the accused from contacting the complainant and other potential witnesses.
Once charges have been laid, defence counsel will determine whether or not the complainant desires to have contact with the accused. Failure to act promptly may result in the accused being isolated from their family for an undetermined length of time.
A Domestic Assault can lead to a criminal record and even jail time. At Motevalli Law Group we fight for your rights no matter what the allegations. If you have been charged with Domestic Assault, you need a team of experienced criminal lawyers that will defend you from start to finish.
Our criminal lawyers will raise every realistic defence and develop a strategy for your specific case. A criminal charge can have crippling effects, so choose a law firm that has a proven track record of success.
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R v A.V.
2017, Toronto, Newmarket Courthouse
Charge: Domestic Assault
Result: All charges withdrawn.
R v J.A.
2017, Toronto, Brampton Courthouse
Charge: Domestic Assault
Result: All charges withdrawn.
R. v J.S.
2016, Toronto
Charge: Domestic Assault
Result: All charges withdrawn.
