Domestic Assault Lawyer Newmarket

Domestic Violence in Newmarket

York Region has seen an increase in the incidence of domestic violence, so much so in recent years that it has been referred to as an “epidemic”.

In 2022, there were 6,288 incidents of reported domestic violence and assault in the Newmarket area.  This is a significant number, given (1) the population of Newmarket and (2) the fact that many incidents of domestic violence go unreported.

If you have been involved in a domestic violence incident, allegedly involved in one and have been charged by York Regional Police, then your next step is to retain a Domestic Assault Lawyer in Newmarket.

Domestic Assault Lawyer Newmarket  – Types of Cases

The types of cases a Domestic Assault Lawyer in Newmarket will defend include:

• Domestic violence:  Assault, choking, sexual violence and forcible confinement
• Domestic property crimes:  Mischief and theft
• Threatening behaviour in domestic relationships:  Utter threats

All domestic related charges should be treated seriously. You can contact our Domestic Assault lawyer for a free case review for any domestic violence case.

Court Location for Domestic Assault in Newmarket

If you’re facing a Domestic Assault, Domestic Violence or Domestic Property Crime in the Newmarket area, then your court location will be the Ontario Court of Justice located at 50 Eagle Street West.

For a list of contacts at the Newmarket Criminal Court, click HERE.

Getting Domestic Assault Charges Withdrawn in Newmarket

Getting a Domestic Assault charge withdrawn, while possible, is not a simple task, and in some cases that are more serious in nature, impossible.  A Domestic Assault Lawyer in Newmarket may be able to manage to get a case withdrawn if the following coincide:

• You have no prior criminal history, particularly no history for domestic violence
• There were no injuries to the victim
• There were no children involved in the incident
• There was no choking

Defences to Domestic Assault in Newmarket, Ontario

There could be a wide range of potential defences to a domestic assault case in Newmarket. Examples of potential defences include:

• The defence of accident
• The defence of self defence
• The “I didn’t do it” defence

A Domestic Assault Lawyer in Newmarket will evaluate your case and determine which defences, if any, might be applicable to your case.

Andrew Captan – Domestic Assault Lawyer Newmarket

For an expert defence in your Domestic Assault case, contact Andrew Captan today at (647) 878 – 6355 or visit his website HERE.