The charge of Assault is one of the most common, yet widely misunderstood, criminal offences under the Canadian Criminal Code. It directly impacts the safety and legal integrity of our communities, and even minor altercations or misunderstandings can quickly escalate into severe criminal charges.
Accurate translation in legal proceedings is absolutely essential for a variety of reasons. In today’s blog article, we are going to talk about the importance of accurate translation as it relates to criminal assault and other criminal offences. However, the general principles of fairness in legal proceedings apply to all legal matters in Canada.
The short answer to the question in the title is “yes.” An unqualified yes. In the western world, minorities face considerable racism in every area of life including the justice system. Minorities are over-represented in prison, more likely to be charged with crimes, and more likely to face false allegations including over crimes such as assault.
If a south Asian woman from Surrey was accused of assault, the defence strategies would be similar to defence strategies used for other criminal offences. And we will summarize some of the most common potential defence strategies below. A defence strategy is chosen based on the evidence, the particular case, and the defence lawyer’s strengths, not the skin colour or sex of the accused.
Surrey’s diverse and tightly connected communities make it a city where people often turn to trusted cultural and religious figures during difficult times. When someone faces an assault charge, it can bring not only legal stress but also emotional strain and social pressure.
