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Assault is defined under Canadian law as the intentional application of force to another person without their consent, or the threat of applying force. Assault can range from minor physical altercations to serious incidents involving weapons or causing significant bodily harm.
Under the Criminal Code of Canada, assault charges are classified by severity. Simple assault refers to minor physical contact or threats, such as pushing or slapping without injury. Assault causing bodily harm involves injuries that are more than minor, like bruises or cuts. The most serious, aggravated assault, includes actions that cause severe injury, disfigurement, or endanger the victim’s life — often involving weapons or lasting harm.
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Assault is defined under Canadian law as the intentional application of force to another person without their consent, or the threat of applying force. Assault can range from minor physical altercations to serious incidents involving weapons or causing significant bodily harm.
It is important to understand the different classifications of assault under the Criminal Code of Canada.
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✓ Simple Assault
Involves minor physical contact or the threat of violence. This could include pushing, slapping, or threatening to harm someone without causing injury.
✓ Aggravated Assault:
The most serious form of assault, involving actions that cause severe bodily harm or put the victim’s life at risk. Examples include using a weapon or causing disfigurement or permanent injury.
✓ Assault Causing Bodily Harm
This charge applies when an assault results in injury that is more than minor or transient, such as bruises, cuts, or more serious physical damage.
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