Zamani LawToronto, ON · May 22, 2026Domestic Assault vs. Simple Assault in Ontario: What Is the Difference?
By Farid Zamani If you are looking at a charge sheet, you might notice something surprising. The Canadian Criminal Code does not actually have a specific charge called “domestic assault.” Under the law, an assault is an assault. However, the police, the Crown Attorney, and the judges may treat it differently when the relationship makes...
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