Criminal Code

[scoughty]

Can anyone provide me with some information or a link to the Criminal Codes? Specifically, the sections for assault, assault causing harm, self defence assault, that general area of the code. I would like to do some research on this subject.

Especially would like to read up on what the police use as a criteria to lay a charge, or not, for self defence, assault, etc.

Thanks.

[sho_bc]

First result when I typed "Criminal Code" into Google: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-46/

Scrolling down, I found this:
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/C-46/p...orbo-ga:l_VIII (Offences against the person and reputation) See Section 265.


However, for all the extra details, pick up a hard copy of the Criminal Code, as there is lots more explanation, things we need to look for/follow/etc that isn't listed on that website (eg certain case laws).

[Volitaire]

Don't just look at the Criminal Code and go by what it says, it's shaped by Case law which changes on a almost daily basis...

I get calls from people all the time reading a single paragraph wanting to charge someone then complaining when I tell them their circumstance doesn't meet charge criteria.

Btw, if you're looking for what you can get away with in dealing with the landlord dispute.. i would highly suggest against it as everything here is good evidence