Aggravated Assault is the most serious form of Assault. An Aggravated Assault charge requires conduct that results in serious and potentially life-endangering harm to another person. For this reason, Aggravated Assault charges are rarer than common Assault charges and should be taken extremely seriously.

The offence of Aggravated Assault is commonly seen in both domestic and non-domestic situations and is often laid alongside other charges such as Uttering Threats, Assault with a Weapon and/or Forcible Confinement.

Consequences of an Aggravated Assault Conviction

Under the Criminal Code, a conviction for Aggravated Assault carries a maximum possible penalty of 14 years imprisonment.