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Assault (simple)Verified against official source

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This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.

Statutory range

ss. 265–266 — assault

Imprisonment: Indictable: up to 5 years
Fine: Summary: s. 787 default

s. 267 — assault with weapon / bodily harm / choking

Imprisonment: Indictable: up to 10 years
Fine: Summary: s. 787 default

Source

Statute: Criminal Code ss. 265–266; s. 267
Official source: laws-lois.justice.gc.ca
Verification status
Last verified: 2026-10-19

Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.