Aggravated assault is a very serious charge, based on injury

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Céline Dostaler
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According to the Criminal Code, a person commits an assault when they apply force intentionally to another person, directly or indirectly, without their consent. But when that action “wounds, maims, disfigures or endangers the life of the complainant” the assailant should face the charge of aggravated assault, the Code states. To read more, click here.