Browne Criminal DefenceCalgary, AB · May 29, 2026Follow

Is Grabbing Someone Assault in Canada?

Many people assume assault only happens when someone is punched, slapped, or seriously injured. Under Canadian law, that is not necessarily true. In some situations, simply grabbing another person without consent may lead to assault charges. Whether grabbing someone counts as assault depends on the circumstances, including how the contact happened, whether force was used...

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