Assault
Sullivan Breen Defence has extensive experience in defending assault charges.
Assault Defined
A person commits an assault when
(a) without the consent of another person, he applies force intentionally to that other person, directly or indirectly; threats or fear of the application of force to the complainant or to a person other than the complainant
(b) he attempts or threatens, by an act or a gesture, to apply force to another person, if he has, or causes that other person to believe on reasonable grounds that he has, present ability to effect his purpose; or
(c) while openly wearing or carrying a weapon or an imitation thereof, he accosts or impedes another person or begs.
Criminal Defence for Assault Charges in Newfoundland and Labrador
If you are charged with a crime call us right away at 709.739.4141