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Difference between revisions of "Peace Bonds and Assault Charges"
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The person may agree to enter into the peace bond and to the conditions presented. If that happens, then no evidence will be presented to the judge. | The person may agree to enter into the peace bond and to the conditions presented. If that happens, then no evidence will be presented to the judge. | ||
If the person does not agree to the peace bond, Crown counsel will then present evidence to the judge. This will typically involve you needing to testify (tell your story), indicating the reasons for your fear. You can have a lawyer represent you during the hearing, but you don’t have to. | If the person does not agree to the peace bond, Crown counsel will then present evidence to the judge. This will typically involve you needing to '''testify''' (tell your story), indicating the reasons for your fear. You can have a lawyer represent you during the hearing, but you don’t have to. | ||
At the end of the hearing, the judge will decide whether you have reasonable grounds to fear the other person. If the judge finds your fears are reasonable, they will order the peace bond. | At the end of the hearing, the judge will decide whether you have reasonable grounds to fear the other person. If the judge finds your fears are reasonable, they will order the peace bond. | ||
