Your Assault Lawyer Serving Brampton

Following an arrest, you should not talk to the police, the alleged victim or anybody else regarding the allegations against you. Any comments made during phone calls, texts, social media conversations or police interviews could eventually be provided as evidence in the future. Be sure to follow the direction of your Brampton assault attorney with respect to any release conditions or bail restrictions; particularly any 'no contact' orders. Your Brampton assault lawyer will also review the disclosure received from the Crown attorney, provide guidance on the court procedure, and assist in developing a defense plan based upon the specific details of your assault case.

An assault charge may appear on a few types of record searches if you are not convicted of an assault offense. The likelihood of this occurring depends primarily on which type of record search is being conducted and at what time during the court process. If you resolve your assault charge through one of several alternatives (withdrawal, dismissal, plea), you may encounter difficulties related to employment, travel or obtaining professional licensure for a short period of time. A Brampton assault lawyer can tell you which types of record searches may contain information about an assault charge and what steps can be taken after the resolution of your case to remove any reference to the assault charge from those records.

First-time offenders accused of an assault charge in Ontario typically have clean records. Most people who plead guilty to a first-time assault offense in Ontario will receive a conditional discharge, a fine, probation, or some other non-custodial disposition. It's rare for someone to be sentenced to jail for their first assault offense. How long you've lived in Canada, your age, whether the offense was committed while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, whether you had a weapon when you allegedly assaulted someone, and how much damage you caused are just a few factors that the judge considers when deciding what to do. Speak with an experienced Brampton assault lawyer today to ensure that your record remains intact and that you have every opportunity available to remain free of jailF

Yes. A conviction for assault could cause you serious problems if you are a permanent resident of Canada, working in Canada on a work permit, an international student, or if you are coming from another country. If your criminal record results in one of these types of criminal records (depending upon the province), you may be deemed ineligible to enter into Canada by Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada ("IRCC"), your application for Canadian citizenship may be refused or delayed, you may experience delays when attempting to cross the border while traveling outside of Canada, and/or your immigration status in Canada may be affected.

Traveling in the United States after being charged with or convicted of assault is challenging. The border control agency has significant authority regarding who will be allowed into the country. Border officials are able to use their own judgment as to whether to admit someone who has been charged or convicted of a crime, either past or pending. Older cases can occasionally result in travel-related challenges. A criminal attorney can tell you how your situation will likely be regarded by border control (admissible) and identify options for reducing potential future travel-related problems.