Physical Assault Lawyer Winnipeg

Assault With a Weapon

In this case, the weapon can be a gun or a knife, but almost anything can be a weapon if a person threatens to use, or actually uses it, to cause bodily harm. This can include objects like pencils, bottles, and chains. Your punishment can vary between 18 months in some instances and up to 10 years in prison in more severe cases.

Aggravated Assault or Aggravated Sexual Assault

If there are permanent, life-changing injuries, or if death occurs, you face a more serious assault charge. This offence can lead to a maximum sentence of 14 years in jail.
Aggravated sexual assault occurs when the victim is injured while sexual assault occurs. In this instance, the victim can be wounded, disfigured, or left at risk of death. As an indictable offence, the penalty can range between five years to life in a federal prison.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault can result in 10 years in prison, or if the victim is less than 16 years old, the penalty can be between 1 to 14 years in jail. It is a serious offence and takes many forms, this includes rape, groping, or sexual abuse. Sexual assault occurs when sexual contact is made with the victim without their consent. At times, it may be the result of a threat or violent act. This crime can be viewed independently in court from the assault.

Domestic Assault

Domestic assault typically depends on the severity of the incident and is not strictly outlined in the criminal code. However, it often results in more severe consequences. It occurs when someone assaults their partner or former partner in a domestic relationship. For more information, check out our page on domestic violence here.

Assaulting a Police Officer

In order to protect them from injury, the laws against assaulting police officers are strictly enforced. There are three types of assault on an officer, they include assault in the line of duty, resisting arrest, and preventing the execution of duty. If you are charged with any of these forms of assault, you need a strong defence. That’s why you should contact us at Brett Gladstone Corp. We put you first.

Next Steps

Your next step is to get a consultation with a lawyer. At Brett Gladstone Law, a physical assault lawyer Winnipeg will explore all defence options to ensure that you get the minimum punishments if you are convicted of physical assault. But before that, we analyze all the aspects of the incident leading to the assault charges.

Then, together we will take every step needed to get the charges thrown out and acquit you of the alleged crime. You will constantly be kept in the loop throughout the legal process. We’ll answer all your questions, address your concerns, and discuss with you all your options. We want to prevent as much disruption to your daily life as possible, so you can relax knowing you are being fairly represented.

Physical Assault Lawyer Winnipeg Services

Our primary goal is to see that the physical assault charges you face do not result in a conviction. First, we make sure that you have the resources you need as you go through the court process.

Being charged with assault can turn your world upside down and negatively impact your relationships, your career, and your well-being. We want you prepared and ready to face the many challenges that may be ahead of you.

How We Will Proceed With Your Case

With an assault case, there may be many different outcomes. We will prepare a defence for you that will be tailored to your individual situation.

There are several common defences that are often used in assault cases. Some of these include:

Self-Defence or The Defence of Others

If a person was defending themselves or defending another, this defence can be used against an assault charge since you have a right to defend yourself or another from harm. It becomes a situation of proving who threatened or physically assaulted who first. We will use our knowledge and skills to create a solid self-defence case for you.

Proof of Consent

If we can prove that the other person consented to the use of force then we can possibly clear you of the charges. For instance, if it was a bet or challenge, we have a reasonable defence against the physical assault charges.

Reasonable Doubt

Above all, there is the “reasonable doubt” defence. You could be acquitted if we can demonstrate that there is insufficient evidence, and create reasonable doubt as to your guilt. This will be one of our strategies to defend you, as it is with all criminal cases.