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Assault
Assault involves the use or threat of violence against another person. There are varying degrees of assault, from simple assault to aggravated assault, and at Lawyers From the Six, we can provide defence in all of them.
The consequences of assault vary depending on the kind of assault and the nature of the crime. If you are charged with any kind of assault, you’ll get a criminal record and may be subject to a fine or even jail time.
Dangerous Driving
Dangerous driving refers to any kind of driving that endangers other people in any way. A conviction of this kind of charge will result in license suspension and a criminal record. Depending on the severity of the case, you may also end up having to serve jail time.
Domestic Assault
Domestic assault is another form of assault in Canada. Unlike common assault, domestic assault must be between family members or romantic partners to be classified as such. Contrary to what you may think, domestic assault can happen to anyone of any age or gender. It also isn’t just physical and can be emotional, too.
If you have been charged with domestic assault in North Bay and are in need of criminal defence lawyers, Lawyers From The Six can help.
Failure to Provide Sample
This charge is most common when someone is pulled over and refuses to give a breathalyzer test. A charge of failure to provide sample will result in an immediate 90-day license suspension and a court date.
Fraud
Fraud cases in Canada are split into two types: fraud under $5,000.00 and over $5,000.00. The former is less serious and may result in two years in prison upon conviction. The latter and more serious offence can lead to fourteen or more years in prison.
Human Trafficking
Human trafficking involves the recruitment, transportation, harbouring, or exercising control of, and direction or influence of, a person’s movements. It is done most commonly for monetary gain through sexual exploitation or forced labour.
Human trafficking is an incredibly serious offence in Canada and comes with a maximum penalty of life in prison. It may also be referred to as modern slavery.
Impaired Driving
Impaired driving means driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (or both) in Canada. If you’re charged with impaired driving, you will find that the type of charge and the consequences can vary greatly. Impaired driving may be a summary, hybrid, or indictable offence in Canada, which means that the consequences can range from a fine to jail time.
The charge will vary depending on your blood alcohol or drug levels, the nature of the offence, and the number of prior offences.
Manslaughter
Manslaughter refers to the unlawful killing of a person and differs from murder due to the intent of the accused. Essentially, if you kill someone without meaning to, you are likely to be charged with manslaughter.
Manslaughter comes in many forms, including corporate manslaughter, manslaughter due to inaction, and accidental death. You will need steadfast legal representation if you are charged with manslaughter in Canada.
Murder
Murder is one of the most serious offences that you can be charged with in Canada. It includes first and second-degree murder and will always result in jail time if you are convicted. You must seek the support of a North Bay criminal defence lawyer if you are charged with murder.
Robbery
Robbery in Canada is when you steal something from somebody using violence, threats of violence, or being armed with a weapon. A conviction of robbery in North Bay will result in jail time and a criminal record that can seriously impact your future. Reach out to a North Bay defence lawyer if you have been charged with robbery.
Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is another form of assault in Canada, but it differs from common assault due to its sexual nature. It involves the touching of a person in a sexual manner without their consent. As with other forms of assault in Canada, the charge of sexual assault has many consequences depending on the nature of the incident.
A conviction of sexual assault can result in up to 14 years in prison for the most serious forms of sexual assault.
Theft
Theft means taking someone’s property without their consent in Canada. There are varying types of theft, and each has its own consequences. The seriousness of the offence varies depending on the financial amount of the item or items stolen. The most serious offences can result in several years of jail time.
Weapons Offence
A weapons offence in Canada may refer to any of the following: carrying a weapon, storage of a weapon, or the otherwise handling of a firearm or imitation firearms, even if no one is hurt. First-time offenders may be subject to up to fourteen years in prison.
Young Offenders
Anyone aged between 12 and 17 years old who commits a crime in Canada is considered a young offender. Their case will be tried in Youth Court, and the sentences they receive will be less harsh than an adult convicted of the same crime.
Even though punishment is likely to be less severe, you will still need dedicated criminal defence lawyers to support you as a young offender.
