What Is Aggravated Sexual Assault?
In Canadian law, few charges carry the weight—or the consequences—of aggravated sexual assault. It’s not just a legal classification. It’s a recognition that the harm inflicted went far beyond [...]
Is Grabbing Someone by the Arm Assault?
A hand closing around your arm in a tense conversation. Someone yanking your wrist to stop you from walking away. A firm grip on the arm to pull you [...]
What Is the Difference Between Molest and Assault?
Between 2017 and 2022, police-reported sexual assault in Canada rose by a staggering 38%. Similar increases were reported among women and girls (37%) and men and boys (36%) (Statistics [...]
How Long Does a Sexual Assault Investigation Take in Ontario?
Between 2017 and 2022, police-reported sexual assault in Canada jumped 38%. The numbers rose almost identically for women and girls (+37%) and men and boys (+36%) (Statistics Canada). These [...]
How Much Evidence Is Needed to Convict Someone of Assault?
It’s one of the first questions people ask after an assault: How much evidence is enough to hold someone accountable? That depends—specifically on whether you're talking about a criminal [...]
Should I Report Car Accident Injuries to My Insurance Company?
You’ve been in a crash. The airbags deployed, or maybe they didn’t. Your heart is pounding, your hands are shaky, and your mind’s already racing ahead: Is everyone okay? [...]
