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How Consent Is Related to Assault Criminal Offences

The Criminal Code of Canada includes in the definition of all assault criminal offences the use of force or the threat of force, without the consent of the victim. This key element must be present in order to file charges against someone for an assault, whether it is normal assault offences, domestic assault offences, or…

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How Serious Is the Criminal Offence Uttering Threats?

Uttering threats is considered a serious criminal offence as defined by the Criminal Code of Canada in Section 264.1. According to the law, everyone commits an offence, if they knowingly convey, utter, or cause any person to receive a threat of bodily harm or death, or if they threaten to destroy, damage or burn real…