R. v. U.A.U.

(Calgary, P.C. - Domestic Assault).  The principle of Occam's Razor aptly applies to criminal justice. In short, the path of least resistance is generally one that should be followed. In domestic assault cases, where there is risk of criminal conviction and a criminal record, it is almost always advisable for the accused to proverbially bite the bullet -- even where he or she thinks that they have done nothing wrong or even where there is an available defence. In domestic violence cases there is often a non-criminal record path called "peace bond".  For many, accepting the withdrawal of charges in exchange for a peace bond is a pill hard to swallow -- but swallow they should; for to swing for a home run in criminal justice can result in undesirable consequences. This includes the risk of a criminal record along with a serious impact to the wallet in lawyer fees. In this case, the accused was somewhat reluctant to do the peace bond but ultimately made the wise decision and secured the guaranteed withdrawal of the criminal charge and no criminal record.  David Chow has been defending cases in criminal courts since 1999 and defending domestic assault cases in Calgary for over 18 years.  Looking for a Calgary domestic assault lawyer? Call David Chow for a free telephone consultation.