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- Stiff penalties given for driving under the influence of drugs - May 15, 2024
- The age of consent in Canada is 16 in most instances - May 3, 2024
- Youths can legally use a firearm provided an adult is supervising - April 23, 2024
The charge of assault with a weapon may appear self-explanatory but there are many factors that have to be considered before this serious charge is laid, the first one being what actions comprise assault.
Canada’s Criminal Code states a person commits an assault when:
- “without the consent of another person, he applies force intentionally to that other person, directly or indirectly. To read more, click here.