The following National Spousal Abuse FAQs are provided by the Legal Studies Program.

Funded by the Department of Justice Canada.

Warning: 

The contents of these FAQs are intended as general legal information only. If you have
a personal problem, please consult a lawyer.



What kinds of criminal charges might be made against my spouse?

Some of the charges that can be made in domestic violence situations are assault, assault 
with a weapon or causing bodily harm, aggravated assault, sexual assault, sexual assault with 
a weapon or causing bodily harm, forcible confinement,  and intimidation or threats to do any of 
these things.