Month: June 2018

Many misconceptions surround Self-Defence in Canada, and Parliament tried to clarify the law in 2013 by amending the Canadian Criminal Code.  This series of blogs will address five common misconceptions that we see at Schnell Hardy Jones LLP. This series is intended to provide information about Canadian Law. If you believe you were acting in Self-Defence, please contact us for legal advice.

Two defences that are codified in the Canadian Criminal Code are: s.34 Defence of Person, more commonly referred to as Self-Defence, and s.35 Defence of Property.  Both of which can be found online here, http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/page-6.html

What is reasonable belief of harm?

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Many misconceptions surround Self-Defence in Canada, and Parliament tried to clarify the law in 2013 by amending the Canadian Criminal Code.  This series of blogs will address five common misconceptions that we see at Schnell Hardy Jones LLP. This series is intended to provide information about Canadian Law. If you believe you were acting in Self-Defence, please contact us for legal advice.

Two defences that are codified in the Canadian Criminal Code are: s.34 Defence of Person, more commonly referred to as Self-Defence, and s.35 Defence of Property.  Both of which can be found online here, http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/page-6.html

The first blog will explain, Assault, a common offence connected with Self-Defence before explaining the elements of Self-Defence.

What is assault?

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