Assaults
An assault is the intentional application of force, directly
or indirectly, to another person, without that person's consent. Even
a threat - by act or gesture, to apply force to another person,
can constitute an assault.
Assault may be prosecuted by either
summary conviction (i.e. less serious) or indictment (i.e.
more serious). In most
cases, a simple assault will be prosecuted by summary conviction.
If convicted, you may face a fine of up to $2,000, or face
up to 6 months of imprisonment, or both. In addition, other
penalties may be imposed, such as being placed on probation
for up to three years, during which time you may have no contact
with the victim and you may be required to receive anger management
counseling.
In cases of domestic violence, you can expect
the police and the Crown to prosecute the offence vigorously,
regardless of the wishes of the complainant (alleged victim).
Charges such
as assault causing bodily harm, aggravated assault, and assault with a weapon
tend to be vigorously prosecuted in British Columbia and often result in a
sentence of incarceration.
What You Should Do
When charged with assault, always talk to a lawyer before engaging
in any discussion with the police. Do not attempt to
contact the complainant (alleged victim) without checking
to see that there are no restrictions on doing so. If
the Courts or the police have released you with a “no
contact” order, you can be charged with a new criminal
offence if you make such contact. As well, by doing
so, you may be arrested and denied bail.
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Why Choose Double Diamond Law
 Experience – We have experience handling claims involving a wide variety
of injuries and, with a Masters in Biomechanics, Greg Diamond
has an in depth understanding of the physiology of injuries. If
you are injured in an accident, we will ensure that your rights
are protected and you receive all the benefits you deserve. Our
focus is on helping you recover from your injuries and be compensated
fully for pain and suffering, costs related to your car, medical
care, psychological suffering, lost income and other losses
and expenses.
Services
Tailored to You - We take the time to
understand all the details of your case and treat you with
utmost dignity, respect and empathy during the difficult time
after an accident. We welcome all of your questions. We
will give you valuable, tailored advice to help you preserve
evidence, obtain appropriate care, protect your rights and
facilitate your recovery.
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Only If You Collect - We offer free initial
consultations on all personal injury claims. We also offer
contingency fee agreements for most cases so that no fee is
charged for our services until after your case is resolved
and only if you collect an award for damages and compensation.
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