Section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada – Assault G.F.A. was charged with assault stemming from a domestic situation with his estranged wife. G.F.A’s estranged wife claimed that he assaulted her after a dispute over the distribution of property. As is often the case in domestic disputes, the first person to call the police is treated as the victim, …
Regina v. C.R.S. [ March 2017] – Assault with a Weapon
Section 267(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada – Assault with a Weapon The police received a 911 emergency call wherein the caller claimed that a machete fight was occurring in a backyard. The police responded and upon arrival, the assailant was nowhere to be found. C.R.S. was charged with assault with a weapon and uttering threats and a warrant was issued for his …
Regina v. A.Z. [October 2016] – Road rage
Section 267 of the Criminal Code of Canada – Assault causing bodily harm – Road rage A.Z., an elderly gentleman, and his son were driving downtown Calgary on their way to work when they attempted to turn right at an intersection. A.Z. was a professional driver and acted with caution as he signalled and slowly turned right. As their vehicle was …
Regina v. K.F. [October 2016] – Red Mile Sucker Punch
Section 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada – Red Mile Sucker Punch K.F. was a patron at a popular bar located on 17th avenue (the “Red Mile”) in Calgary, AB. The bar’s security team asked K.F. to leave because he was too intoxicated. K.F. left the bar and appeared to be compliant with security. However, as security was standing out front …