Toronto Domestic Assault Lawyer

Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyers Representing Clients Facing Domestic Assault Charges in Ontario

If you are charged with domestic assault, it can severely affect your life. Contacting a Toronto domestic assault lawyer as soon as possible could save your future. Domestic assault matters often involve emotional, psychological, or physical harm, and the legal consequences can be severe.

Devry Smith Frank LLP (DSF) Toronto criminal lawyers have the necessary experience and knowledge to help you get the best outcomes in these difficult situations. The goal of our criminal defence team is to have your charges dropped or otherwise obtain the best results for your case.

What is Domestic Assault?

Assault is the act or threat of intentionally applying either direct or indirect force to another person without consent. It does not require someone to cause injury to another. To be classified as a domestic assault, those involved do not need to be married. A domestic relationship can be between married or non-married partners, a parent and child, siblings, or other more broadly defined domestic relationships.

The Impact of Domestic Assault Charges

If you are charged with domestic assault, it can severely affect your life. The immediate impact of a charge is often that you are bound by restrictive conditions pursuant to an undertaking or release order. These conditions typically prevent any contact and communication with your spouse, children or family and can also prevent you from returning to your home.

In addition, if convicted of the offence of domestic assault, this will result in a criminal record and can also result in possible jail time depending on the facts of your case. A criminal record will lead to future challenges surrounding employment, travel, and custody decisions. It is essential to be aware of these consequences in order to make informed decisions about your case.

The Importance of Seeking Legal Counsel

Consulting an experienced domestic assault defence lawyer is crucial, as they are able to provide personalized advice tailored to your specific situation. Our team of skilled Toronto criminal defence lawyers are able to assess the details of your case. They will look into varying or changing the conditions of your undertaking or release order, and they will provide representation and guidance on the best course of action to defend your charge. Throughout the process they will represent you, advocate on your behalf and ensure your rights are protected throughout the legal process.

We offer multiple convenient locations in Toronto, Whitby, Barrie and more to serve our clients better. To begin your initial consultation and find the right criminal lawyer, please contact us at (416) 449-1400.