Domestic Assault

Engel and Lewandowski deal with domestic assault charges every day. Their experience and their dedication to protecting your rights are your best defence when everyone has taken sides against you.

In Ottawa, there is an entire courtroom and Crown team responsible for prosecuting domestic charges. Because the same people deal with these issues daily, we work with experienced Crowns and can approach them to get you back home, even before the first court appearance. The wait times for this court are generally much shorter than for other streams in the system.

On the other side, the Crown will pursue a prosecution even if the person who complained does not want to proceed. This policy exists to protect victims of domestic abuse. For the accused, however, this policy can make the process extremely unpleasant and stressful, whether you are guilty or have been falsely accused.

Often we advise our clients, guilty or not guilty, to seek help. They feel very alone; family and friends have taken sides and they need someone to hear their side without judgment. While our clients are taking care of their needs and their jobs and getting on with their lives, we work diligently on their defense toward a positive outcome.

Rely on our expertise to help you defend your rights in a domestic assault charge.