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Assault. 265 (1) A person commits an assault when. (a) without the consent of another person, he applies force intentionally to that other person, directly or indirectly;
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Learn about the offence of assault simpliciter, the lowest form of basic assault, as defined by section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Find out the legal consequences, defences, and related cases and links.
Help. Search within this Act: Table of Contents. Criminal Code. 1 - Short Title. 2 - Interpretation. 3.1 - Part I. 3.1 - General. 21 - Parties to Offences. 25 - Protection of Persons Administering and Enforcing the Law. 32 - Suppression of Riots. 33.1 - Self-induced Extreme Intoxication. 34 - Defence of Person. 35 - Defence of Property.
Learn what constitutes an assault in Canadian law and how it is classified into three categories: simple, with a weapon, and aggravated. Find out the legal and strategic considerations for dealing with assault charges and the potential consequences of a conviction.
Overview. Offences relating to assault are found in Part VIII of the Criminal Code concerning "Offences Against the Person and Reputation". The offence of common assault is set out in s. 265. It is the most basic of offences of violence. Section 265 sets out three ways for the offence to occur.
Learn about the different types of assault and battery offences under the Criminal Code, such as simple, aggravated, sexual, and assaulting a peace officer. Find out the elements, penalties, and defences for each charge.
The Criminal Code is a federal law that includes definitions of most of the criminal offences that the Parliament of Canada has enacted. It is often updated as society evolves and to improve the Canadian criminal process.
