Violent Crimes

These blog articles focus on violent crimes in Canada. These can include a range of specific offences, including assault, domestic violence, threats, harassment, robbery, murder and more. The articles are of particular interest to those charged with a violent crime who are looking for more information about the nature of charges and the legal process, especially in the Vancouver-area and British Columbia generally. Some of the specific violent crime topics have included violent crime statistics for the Lower Mainland of BC, and the types of prison terms that can result from a violent offence.

Is Vancouver Experiencing an Increase in Violent Crime?
Violent crime is not increasing in Vancouver, and statistics can be misleading. Here is a review of crime trends in Vancouver and on the Lower Mainland.
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Is There a Difference Between Sexual Assault and Sexual Interference?
Sexual assault and sexual interference are serious crimes. They have one major difference: the age of the victim. Here is a brief overview of the two crimes.
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The 3 Main Categories of Criminal Offences
In Canada, if you are charged with a criminal offence, the crown counsel decides the type and category of offence that applies to you. There are three main categories of offences, and they each spell a slightly different court process and have different penalties.
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Violent Crime on the Lower Mainland
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Violent Crime on the Lower Mainland
June 29th, 2021 in Violent Crimes
Whenever you examine crime statistics, you have to keep in mind that it takes time to put statistics together. What is published usually lags somewhat behind real time. We have access to the statistics for the violent crime rate in Vancouver for 2020, but not yet for 2021.
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Does Assault Carry a Prison Term in Canada
Assault can be a broad term covering many related criminal offences in Canada. It can cover everything from arguments that get a little “physical” to non-fatal weapon attacks. Regardless when an assault charge happens participants will likely end up in court. But does assault carry a prison term in Canada?
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