Being charged with assault can have immediate and lasting consequences.
A conviction may result in a criminal record, restrictions on employment opportunities, travel limitations, probation orders, fines, or imprisonment.
Even before a case reaches trial, allegations of violence can impact your reputation, family relationships, and livelihood.
At Michael Coristine Law, we provide strategic, trial-ready defence for individuals facing assault-related allegations, including:
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Assault (Criminal Code s. 266)
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Assault with a Weapon or Causing Bodily Harm (Criminal Code s. 267)
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Aggravated Assault (Criminal Code s. 268)
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Unlawfully Causing Bodily Harm (Criminal Code s. 269)
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Assaulting a Peace Officer (Criminal Code s. 270)
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Uttering Threats (Criminal Code s. 264.1)
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Criminal Harassment (Criminal Code s. 264)
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Kidnapping (Criminal Code s. 279(1))
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Forcible Confinement (Criminal Code s. 279(2))
Assault allegations arise in a wide range of circumstances, including bar fights, workplace disputes, neighbourhood conflicts, sporting events, road rage incidents, and disagreements between family members or acquaintances.
Many cases involve conflicting witness accounts, credibility issues, self-defence arguments, or allegations that are exaggerated or entirely false.
The Crown routinely prosecutes assault charges aggressively, particularly where bodily harm is alleged or where the complainant is considered vulnerable. In many cases, the prosecution relies heavily on witness testimony, police observations, medical evidence, surveillance footage, or electronic communications.
Successfully defending assault allegations requires a lawyer who can thoroughly analyze the evidence, identify weaknesses in the Crown's case, challenge witness credibility, and develop a strategic defence tailored to the circumstances of the case. Issues such as self-defence, defence of another person, consent, mistaken identity, and Charter violations may all play an important role.
As a former Senior Crown Attorney, Michael Coristine has extensive experience prosecuting and defending serious assault-related offences. His insight into how the Crown builds and presents these cases allows him to identify weaknesses in the prosecution's evidence and develop effective defence strategies.
If you have been charged with assault, assault causing bodily harm, aggravated assault, uttering threats, criminal harassment, kidnapping, or a related violent offence, contact Michael Coristine Law immediately. Early legal intervention can significantly impact the outcome of your case.
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