If you or someone you know has been arrested and charged with assault and battery, aggravated assault, assault involving a domestic dispute, any other violent crimes or indictable/felony assault charges, you or that person could be facing harsh punishment. Physical assault or Criminal assault is basically construed as unwanted touching or touching without consent. Assault and battery law allows for many persons accused to avoid punishment or receive lesser sentences on the grounds of self-defence. In criminal assault cases, the self-defense argument is extremely technical and can be successfully used in not only simple assault cases, but also in assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, murder and aggravated assault charges.
At the The Law Office of McGlashan & Mackinnon, our lawyers construct unique strategies for presenting evidence to support your defence, witness cross-examination, challenging the police investigation and the prosecution’s case. Our attorneys for assault and battery have successfully defended clients in the following areas involving violent crime defence:
Incidents involving domestic violence are often referred to as spousal assaults. In Alberta, assault laws have no specific criminal code dedicated to these charges. So, domestic violence assault cases are charged under one of the existing assault charges; such as simple assault or assault causing bodily harm. Very often, these domestic assault battery incidents involved a “he said/she said” altercation. The so-called “domestic assault victim” and the accused often disagree on the facts that lead up to and added to the incident. In the area of spousal assault, the lawyers at Law Offices of McGlashan & Mackinnon have helped many of our clients avoid a criminal record by negotiating with the Crown to drop the assault charge in return for the client agreeing to a type of restraining order called a 810 peace bond. This type of restraining order is also known as a “recognizance”.
Having a an experienced team of highly capable lawyers that understand how to properly prepare your case for trial is very important to your aggravated assault defense. Choosing the right aggravated assault defense team is very important because potential penalties could drastically affect your life for decades into the future. If you are found guilty, an aggravated assault sentence can include fines, court-ordered treatment and significant prison sentences. The aggravated assault and battery defence team at the Law Offices of McGlashan & Mackinnon have proven that they are more than capable of successfully preparing an assault case for trial. We would like to earn your trust as well during this stressful time in your life.
At the Law Offices of McGlashan & Mackinnon, we know that everyday life can quickly lead to violence even in situations where we normally operate without incident. We have successfully defended clients who had to defend themselves against threats and physical harm during workplace violence and altercations at bars and nightclubs. Assault in the workplace and employee/employer violence can result from periods of high stress or the culmination of long-term animosity and/or harassment.
Getting a sentence reduced by invoking a self-defense argument is complex when it involves a bar or a nightclub. There are many unnecessary factors that may have lead someone to feel the need to defend themselves. The factors that may lead to the dismissal or reduction of a criminal assault sentence include:
A conviction for being guilty of committing a violent crime can have a devastating impact on the rest of your life, your work & career, your financial situation and your family life long after your sentence is completed. You may be ineligible to practice your profession or be admitted into some graduate school programs. You may be on the losing end of family court issues in child custody cases. A conviction may also further effect your family life by prohibiting you from volunteering, or coaching, or be involved in any of your children’s recreational, sports or social activities. If you have been arrested on an assault and battery charge, do not put your future at risk, contact the highly aggressive and capable defence team at the Law Offices of McGlashan & Mackinnon.
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