Charged with Criminal Mischief in Ontario? Get Fast, Affordable Paralegal Defences.

We defend Domestic Assault charges in Ontario by building a custom legal strategy focused on avoiding a criminal record, protecting your rights, and resolving your case discreetly.

Every case is different, but our defence process typically includes:

✅ Challenging the evidence — We review police reports, witness credibility, and video/audio evidence to find weaknesses in the Crown’s case.

✅ Asserting your rights — We identify any Charter violations (like unlawful arrest or delay) that may lead to the charge being withdrawn.

✅ Exploring early resolutions — First-time offence? You may qualify for a peace bond, diversion, or withdrawal — no criminal record.

✅ Presenting your side clearly — We help you tell your story and give context to what happened — especially in emotionally charged situations.

✅ Full court representation — We handle every court date, filing, and legal step — while keeping you informed and protected.

Even if there were no injuries or it was a misunderstanding, a Domestic Assault charge can still carry lifelong consequences. That’s why early intervention matters.

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Assault is any intentional use of force against another person without their consent, including attempts or threats to apply force. 

Domestic Assault refers to assault that occurs between people in an intimate or family relationship (e.g., spouses, partners, exes, or relatives). 

The legal definition is the same, but domestic cases are treated more seriously by the courts due to the relationship involved.

Yes. Physical injury is not required for a Domestic Assault charge. 

A push, grab, slap, or even a threatening gesture can be enough to trigger charges — especially in domestic situations, where police often lay charges automatically if they believe an assault occurred.

You may be arrested, released with conditions (such as a no-contact order), or held for a bail hearing. 

You’ll be required to attend court, and breaching any release conditions can lead to additional charges. 

It’s important to speak with a legal representative immediately to protect your rights and begin building your defence.

No. In Ontario, the Crown Attorney (not the complainant) decides whether to proceed with the charges. 

Even if the alleged victim wants to “drop the charges,” the case may still move forward. That’s why it’s crucial to have legal defence from the start.

Yes. A conviction for Domestic Assault can result in a permanent criminal record, which can impact employment, travel, and immigration status. 

However, in some cases, alternatives like peace bonds, diversions, or conditional discharges may be possible to avoid a conviction.

Yes. In Ontario, once the police are called to a domestic dispute, they are often required to lay charges if they believe an assault occurred — even if the other person doesn’t want to press charges or later changes their mind. 

The decision to charge and prosecute is made by the police and Crown Attorney, not the complainant.

This means you can still be charged, and the case can proceed in court even without the other person’s cooperation. That’s why it’s important to speak to a paralegal right away to protect your rights.

Yes, but not automatically. Domestic Assault charges can be dropped, but only by the Crown Attorney — not the person who made the complaint. In some cases, charges may be withdrawn if:

The evidence is weak or inconsistent

The accused enters into a peace bond

There are strong first-time offender considerations (e.g., diversion)

Having an experienced paralegal present a strong defence strategy early in the process can greatly increase your chances of having the charge dropped or resolved without a conviction.