Criminal Charges

FIGHT A DOMESTIC ASSAULT OFFENCE

A person who has assaulted his or her spouse can expect to be arrested, held overnight in jail, and brought to court the following working day in custody for a bail hearing. The arrested party must provide a stable alternative address, arrange for a relative (not his or her spouse) or friend to be a surety, and promise to obey certain conditions including non-communication with the spouse and non-attendance at his or her former home.

The police will often request that the alleged victim give them a statement under oath immediately following the incident. The victim is under no obligation to give such a statement and may wish to obtain legal advice, before giving a statement.

Once you report something to the police you cannot take it back. The complainant has no right to refuse to "press charges" or to withdraw as a witness.

X-Copper Legal Services employs former police officer's from the Toronto Police Service. Together with our team of experienced lawyers, we have successfully represented many of our clients for Domestic Assault as well as many other criminal offences.

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