Different types of assault charges in canada

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Different Types Of Assault Charges In Canada
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Introduction
Assault is a severe kind of offence in Canada and
the world. At first, it seems to be a simple act,
but with time, things become complicated for the
accused when one looks at its consequences, such
as dealing with criminal record upon conviction.
According to the Canadian legal system, theres a
significant difference between violence that ends
with mere public disapproval and the one which
results in serious repercussions.
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Whats an Assault Charge?
The basic definition of assault in Canada is the
aim to apply some force to somebody else directly
or indirectly, without the consent of that
individual. It means that a mere threat to attack
someone is enough for an assault charge to be
legally delivered with or without actual injury
occurred.
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Simple Assault
Simple assault can be prosecuted in two ways.
First, a summary conviction which is considered
to be a less severe type can be processed
directly by a judge without needing to arrange a
jury or declaring a jail sentence for the
defendant. Second, an indictable offence is a
more severe kind of a simple assault that
requires more formal court proceedings.
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Assault leading to Bodily Harm
In case of noticeable injuries caused to the
victim, an assault charge can be filed against
the accused to cause bodily harm. Like simple
assault, it can also be prosecuted in two ways
the first one is summary conviction resulting in
maximum of 18 month jail time, and the second as
an indictable offence leading to 10 years in
prison.
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Weapon Assault
Weapon assault is a threat or an act of violence
that is carried out using a weapon like a gun,
knife, or any other equipment. Like the previous
two types, this offence can also be carried out
in two ways summary judgment and an indictable
infringement resulting in maximum prison
sentences.
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Aggravated Assault
Aggravated assault is one of the most severe
kinds of assaults done in Canada that leads to
lifelong disabilities of the victim, or in some
cases, even the death of the victim. Its always
considered an indictable felony, which results in
a maximum of 14 years in prison for the accused.
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Sexual Assault
An intent to sexually threaten or attack somebody
without his or her consent, this act of violence
is termed as sexual assault. Its also processed
in two ways a summary conviction and an
indictable crime resulting in the sentence
starting from 18-month jail time to even 10-year
maximum prison time.
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Aggravated Sexual Assault
This type of offence is one step ahead of
aggravated assault, with far more severe
consequences and bodily harm caused to the
victims body. Its always termed as an
indictable crime. When a weapon is used during
this felony, a minimum 4-year sentence is given
to the accused upon conviction.
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Assaulting a Police Officer
As the name suggests, an act of violence
committed against a police officer is prosecuted
in the court of law. It can result in either a
summary conviction or an indictable felony,
depending on the severity of the action.
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What To Do When Charged With A Criminal Felony In
Alberta?
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Lawyers Immediately! If youre in Edmonton,
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consultation!
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