{"id":5775,"date":"2024-06-11T19:23:47","date_gmt":"2024-06-11T19:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/?page_id=5775"},"modified":"2026-09-13T14:28:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-13T14:28:16","slug":"assault-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/assault-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Assault Lawyers in Victoria"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:calc( 1440px + 50px );margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>It\u2019s stressful to face an assault charge that can affect your job, travel plans, and reputation for years.<\/p>\n<p>Strategic Criminal Defence has helped people in difficult situations across Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island since 2021. We work to reduce your charges, get you into a diversion program, or win at trial.<\/p>\n<p><b>Our team, led by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a>, offers:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>40+ combined years of criminal defence experience.<\/li>\n<li>75+ five-star Google reviews from past clients.<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated service in hundreds of cases in British Columbia.<\/li>\n<li>24\/7 availability for urgent arrests and bail hearings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We focus only on criminal defence.\u00a0 You have our complete attention.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><h2>What should you do next?<\/h2>\n<p><b>If you\u2019ve been accused of, or charged with, assault, these should be your first actions:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Say nothing to the police beyond identifying yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Ask to speak with a lawyer before giving any statement or answering questions.<\/li>\n<li>Preserve evidence, including text messages, photos of any injuries, and the names of witnesses.<\/li>\n<li>Contact us before your first court date.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>We can assist with your release and start building your defence early, rather than after charges have hardened. This gives your lawyer the best possible starting position when negotiating with the Crown.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><h2>What counts as assault under Canadian law?<\/h2>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-265.html\">section 265 of the Criminal Code<\/a>, assault happens whenever someone applies force to another person without their consent, or threatens to, even if they are not physically injured.<\/p>\n<p>Assault is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www150.statcan.gc.ca\/t1\/tbl1\/en\/tv.action?pid=3510017701\">most common police-reported offences in Canada<\/a>. However, the specific charge depends on what happened:<\/p>\n<\/div><style>\n@media (max-width: 768px) {\n  .scd-table thead { display: none; }\n  .scd-table tr { display: block; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; }\n  .scd-table td { display: block; padding: 10px 14px; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left !important; }\n  .scd-table td:last-child { border-bottom: none; }\n  .scd-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block; font-weight: bold; color: #c12127; font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 4px; }\n}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"scd-table\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; table-layout: fixed;\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 30%; text-align: left;\">CHARGE (CRIMINAL CODE SECTION)<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 40%; text-align: left;\">WHAT IT USUALLY INVOLVES<\/th>\n<th style=\"background-color: #c12127; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 16px; font-weight: bold; width: 30%; text-align: left;\">MAXIMUM PENALTY<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge (Criminal Code Section)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Common assault (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-265.html\"><b>s. 265<\/b><\/a><b>, <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-266.html\"><b>266<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Usually Involves\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Pushing, slapping, spitting on someone, or threatening to hit them.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">5 years in prison (indictment) or 2 years less a day (summary).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge (Criminal Code Section)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Assault with a weapon or causing bodily harm (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-267.html\"><b>s. 267<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Usually Involves\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Choking, using an object as a weapon, or causing an injury such as a broken bone.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">10 years in prison (indictment) or 2 years less a day (summary).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td data-label=\"Charge (Criminal Code Section)\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\"><b>Aggravated assault (<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/laws-lois.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/acts\/c-46\/section-268.html\"><b>s. 268<\/b><\/a><b>)<\/b><\/td>\n<td data-label=\"What It Usually Involves\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">Wounding, disfiguring, or endangering someone's life.<\/td>\n<td data-label=\"Maximum Penalty\" style=\"padding: 16px; border: 1px solid #dddddd; vertical-align: top; text-align: left;\">14 years in prison (indictment only)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\" style=\"margin-top:25px;\"><p>The Crown decides how to prosecute most assault cases. The choice between a summary prosecution (for less serious offences) and an indictment has a major effect on the sentence you are facing.<\/p>\n<p>Aggravated assault is a straight indictable offence. It is the most serious type of assault. Regardless of the charge, our team will work to prevent the worst consequences for your future.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2>What could an assault conviction cost you?<\/h2>\n<p><b>A conviction for assault does more than risk jail time, including a criminal record that can:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Show up on background checks.<\/li>\n<li>Limit employment opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Limit your ability to travel to the United States and elsewhere.<\/li>\n<li>Affect custody or immigration proceedings.<\/li>\n<li>Lead to a weapons prohibition order under the Criminal Code.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even a single conviction as a young adult can follow you for decades unless it is later pardoned.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2>How can Strategic Criminal Defence help?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve not yet been charged with assault, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/pre-charge-legal-advice\/\">pre-charge legal advice<\/a> from a Strategic Criminal Defence lawyer can help.\u00a0 We can protect your rights and prevent you from saying or doing anything that could implicate you or worsen your situation.<\/p>\n<p><b>An investigation into an assault usually begins with one of the following acting on a complaint:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Victoria Police Department.<\/li>\n<li>Saanich Police.<\/li>\n<li>Oak Bay Police.<\/li>\n<li>Central Saanich Police.<\/li>\n<li>The West Shore RCMP, covering Langford, Colwood, View Royal, Metchosin, and Highlands.<\/li>\n<li>The Sooke RCMP, covering Sooke and the surrounding area out to Port Renfrew.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the police arrest and don\u2019t release you, you will typically be held at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre on Wilkinson Road until your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/bail-hearings\/\">bail hearing<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bail for arrests late on a Friday or over a weekend is usually handled by phone through a Justice of the Peace at the Justice Centre, rather than in person.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t already hired a lawyer, doing so at this stage can help you manage the legal processes and communicate with loved ones.<\/p>\n<p>At your bail hearing, your Strategic Criminal Defence lawyer works to secure your release. We fight for the least restrictive conditions possible in your case.<\/p>\n<p><b>However, if released, you will usually need to keep the peace and:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Refrain from interacting with the complainant.<\/li>\n<li>Keep away from the complainant\u2019s home or place of work.<\/li>\n<li>Report to a bail supervisor.<\/li>\n<li>Follow any other conditions set by the judge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>After your release, we can get to work on:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Reviewing the evidence against you.<\/li>\n<li>Identifying the strongest defence for your case.<\/li>\n<li>Attending all necessary court hearings with you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h2>Will your case go to trial?<\/h2>\n<p>Not necessarily. In fact, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gc.ca\/eng\/rp-pr\/csj-sjc\/ilp-pji\/pb-rpc\/pb2-rpc2.html\">most cases across Canada don\u2019t go to trial<\/a>. That\u2019s only one possible outcome, and often not the most likely one.<\/p>\n<p>Most assault charges are heard by a judge alone in Provincial Court. In Victoria, this happens at the Victoria Law Courts, 850 Burdett Avenue. Serious charges, like aggravated assault, may go to the Supreme Court of British Columbia instead. That court usually sits in the same building. Some of these trials use a jury. We prepare every case as if it may go to trial, so you\u2019re never caught off guard.<\/p>\n<p>Where appropriate, we can immediately pursue a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/diversion-program-resolutions\/\">diversion program<\/a> or a peace bond to help you avoid a formal criminal record. That\u2019s more likely if it is your first offence.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h2>Testimonials<\/h2>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s what clients have said about us. Remember that past results do not guarantee future outcomes.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cFive stars without hesitation\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> handled my case with the kind of precision and calm that makes you wonder if they secretly practice law in their sleep. From the first meeting, they explained every option in plain English (a rare miracle in this profession), stayed reachable, and never once treated me like a case file with a pulse. The strategy was smart, the preparation was thorough, and the result was better than I had any right to expect.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>A.W.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cDeep expertise and professionalism\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWorking with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> was an exceptional experience from start to finish. She brought not only deep expertise and professionalism to my case, but also genuine care and dedication that made a stressful situation much easier to navigate\u2026 Beyond her skills, she showed a level of empathy and understanding that truly set her apart. I never felt like just another client\u2014she treated my case with importance and respect.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>S.T.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#000000;padding: 48px 60px 40px 60px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14 expandable-text\" style=\"color:#ffffff;margin-right:20px;\"><p><b>\u201cIncredible to work with\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u201cJulia was incredible to work with. She guided me through everything, always quick to respond and easy to reach. She was super professional, totally knew the outcome, and no surprises. She got me through a tough time, and I absolutely recommend Julia and her team!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15 fusion-text-no-margin\" style=\"font-size:16px;letter-spacing:-0.53px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c22127;margin-top:15px;\"><p><strong>M.B<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 48px !important;padding-right : 60px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 60px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 30px !important;padding-right : 30px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 30px !important;padding-left : 30px !important;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><h2>What defences could we use in your assault case?<\/h2>\n<p>Senior lawyer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/julia-hunter\/\">Julia Hunter<\/a> spent years working inside the Crown Prosecution Service and Judges\u2019 Chambers. She now uses that insider knowledge of prosecution tactics to build stronger defences.<\/p>\n<p><b>Every assault file is different, but a strong defence usually starts with one of the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Self-defence<\/b>, where you used a reasonable amount of force to protect yourself or someone else.<\/li>\n<li><b>Lack of intent or mistaken identity<\/b>, especially in chaotic or poorly witnessed incidents.<\/li>\n<li><b>Charter violations<\/b>, such as an unlawful search, an improper arrest, or a delayed right to counsel.<\/li>\n<li><b>Consent<\/b>, which can apply to contact sports or mutual altercations, though not where serious harm results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We review the disclosure from Crown counsel line by line. That way, we can identify which defence fits, and whether the evidence against you can stand up in court.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">#accordion-5775-1 .fusion-panel:hover, #accordion-5775-1 .fusion-panel.hover{ background-color: #f5f5f5 } #accordion-5775-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:#f5f5f5; border-width:0px; background-color:#f5f5f5; }.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px; width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1.fusion-toggle-icon-right .fusion-toggle-heading{ margin-right: 34px;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1 .panel-title a{font-size:24px;color:#c22127;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:700;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1 .toggle-content{font-size:17px;color:#000000;font-family:\"Lexend\";font-weight:300;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1 .panel-title a:not(.active):hover, #accordion-5775-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127;}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1.fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed .fusion-panel .panel-title a:not(.active):hover .fa-fusion-box{ color: #c22127 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-right fusion-toggle-icon-unboxed\" id=\"accordion-5775-1\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1 .panel-b18b7b86c81ef3b01 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1 .panel-b18b7b86c81ef3b01 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-b18b7b86c81ef3b01 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"b18b7b86c81ef3b01\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5775-1\" data-target=\"#b18b7b86c81ef3b01\" href=\"#b18b7b86c81ef3b01\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Will I go to jail for a first-time assault charge in Victoria?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"b18b7b86c81ef3b01\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Not necessarily. If injuries are minor, first-time common assault charges are often resolved through diversion, a peace bond, or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/discharges\/\">conditional discharge<\/a>. Jail becomes more likely as the level of violence, weapon use, or your criminal history increases.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1 .panel-731997defd9a932fe .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1 .panel-731997defd9a932fe .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-731997defd9a932fe fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"731997defd9a932fe\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5775-1\" data-target=\"#731997defd9a932fe\" href=\"#731997defd9a932fe\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the difference between assault and assault causing bodily harm?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"731997defd9a932fe\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Simple assault does not require an injury, while assault causing bodily harm does. It requires an injury that is more than trifling, such as a bruise, cut, or broken bone. The maximum penalty jumps from 5 years to 10 years accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1 .panel-e8bd2dd3856301f20 .panel-title a{}.fusion-accordian  #accordion-5775-1 .panel-e8bd2dd3856301f20 .toggle-content{}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e8bd2dd3856301f20 fusion-toggle-no-divider fusion-toggle-boxed-mode\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e8bd2dd3856301f20\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion-5775-1\" data-target=\"#e8bd2dd3856301f20\" href=\"#e8bd2dd3856301f20\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I still need a lawyer if the complainant does not want to press charges?<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e8bd2dd3856301f20\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Yes. In Canada, the Crown, not the complainant, decides whether to proceed with an assault charge. Many cases continue even when the complainant asks to drop them, so you still need a defence strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:var(--awb-color8);padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\" style=\"text-align:center;font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;color:var(--awb-color1);\"><h3><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/contact\/\">Contact us<\/a><span style=\"color: #ffffff\"> for a free, no-obligation consultation.<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 20px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 40px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 40px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;max-width:calc( 100% + 50px ) !important;margin-left: calc(-50px \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-50px \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column cases grey-box\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#f9f9f9;padding: 25px 50px 25px 50px;\"><div ><style>.fusion-imageframe.imageframe-1{ margin-bottom : 25px;}<\/style><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:8px;max-width:100px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"254\" height=\"300\" title=\"Julia Hunter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-254x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-53248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-200x236.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter-400x473.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/victoria\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/04\/Julia-Hunter.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 254px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p><strong>Verified By: <b>\u00a0Julia Hunter, Criminal Defence Lawyer<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:15px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:18;line-height:1.618;\">Last Modified: September 13, 2026<\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\" style=\"font-size:18px;line-height:1.6;letter-spacing:-0.3px;\"><p>Julia Hunter is a senior criminal defence lawyer at Strategic Criminal Defence in Victoria, BC. She has appeared at every level of court in British Columbia and has defended clients on assault, impaired driving, theft, break and enter, and sexual offence charges. Before moving to defence work, she trained with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service and the Specialized Prosecutions Branch, giving her direct insight into how the Crown builds its case. Julia holds a Law Degree with Honours from Queen\u2019s University Belfast.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 25px;margin-bottom : 25px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 25px !important;padding-right : 50px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 25px !important;padding-left : 50px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 30px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 25px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 25px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 25px;margin-left : 25px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px\">An assault charge in Victoria can lead to fines, a criminal record, or jail, even for one push or shove.<\/p>\n<p>Our Victoria assault lawyers build a plan to protect your record, your job, and your future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":53252,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5775","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Assault Lawyers Victoria | Strategic Criminal Defence<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you have been charged with Assault in Victoria, contact our experienced and dedicated legal team. 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