One of the criminal offenses under the Canadian Criminal Code that is most commonly seen as a criminal lawyer is simple criminal assault. 

The offense of assault can be explained by the fact of using force, of making a gesture, against another person, without being in agreement. The force in question does not need to be intense. Thus, simply spitting on someone amounts to committing an assault. In addition, the mere act of threatening, such as raising an arm or showing a fist, carrying a weapon or imitating a weapon by annoying another person may be considered a simple assault offense.

This offense allows several defenses. For example, reasonably believing that the other person has consented to a fight may lead to an acquittal. Indeed, if it is a concerted fight and the trial judge concludes that the accused's belief is sincere, he must be acquitted. 

Self-defense

Self-defense or defense of property are also admissible defenses for such offenses. In addition, if it is a first offense and you face a charge of simple assault, you may be able to benefit from a conditional or unconditional discharge, if you can prove, all the same, that you have a genuine interest in obtaining it.Consult a criminal lawyer from home to reduce the risk of finding yourself with a criminal record. 

The offense of assault is very common in terms of domestic violence, intra-family violence, between colleagues or simply between people who know each other. Most courts offer conciliation programs between the parties. It is of course better to hire a criminal lawyer to guide you through these kinds of steps. 

Avoid a criminal record

 Sometimes it is possible to avoid a trial and have the accused person acquitted in exchange for signing an undertaking under section 810 of the Criminal Code. In such a case, the person will only have to admit that the alleged victim may have feared for his safety or that of his property. Thus, the person will end up without a criminal record, but with usual conditions, such as not to communicate with the alleged victim for a period of one year.