Violent crime lawyer in Montreal
A violent crime charge can have serious consequences for your freedom, reputation, employment, and personal relationships. Whether you are charged with assault, criminal harassment, or uttering threats, Me Gabriel Fosse carefully reviews the circumstances of the incident, witness statements, and available evidence, while ensuring your constitutional rights are respected.
LEGAL OVERVIEW
Defending violent crime charges
Violent crime charges encompass several offences that may involve alleged physical or psychological harm to another person. These allegations may arise from an altercation, a family or domestic dispute, repeated communications, statements perceived as threatening, or an incident resulting in bodily harm.
Simple assault
Assault with a weapon
Assault causing bodily harm
Aggravated assault
Choking / suffocation / strangulation
Criminal harassment
Uttering threats
The nature of the charge depends on the alleged facts, their consequences, the circumstances, and the evidence gathered. Me Gabriel Fosse supports clients throughout the proceedings to identify relevant legal issues and protect their rights.
URGENT LEGAL REVIEW
Why Acting Quickly Matters
The first hours and days after an arrest or charge can affect how the case proceeds. Release conditions may restrict communication, prohibit access to your home, or impose limits on travel and weapons. Prompt legal advice can help you:
Specify the exact nature of the charges
Review release conditions
Assess the legality of the arrest and detention
Review statements made to police
Preserve relevant messages, videos, and evidence
Identify witnesses who provide important context
Prepare a strategy before your next court appearance
All court-imposed conditions must be followed, even if the allegations are disputed. Failure to comply with these conditions may result in additional criminal charges.
FOCUSED LEGAL PRACTICE
A law firm exclusively focused on criminal law
Violent crime cases require a careful analysis of the facts, witness statements, communications, and physical or digital evidence.
In many cases, conflicting accounts are provided. The analysis focuses on credibility, reliability, consistency, context, and independent evidence.

No defence strategy can be determined without a full review of the facts and evidence.
DEFENCE ANALYSIS FACTORS
- Identity of the alleged person
- The precise nature of the contact or statements
- The accused’s intent and self-defence
- Consent (where required by law)
- Witness Credibility and Inconsistencies
- Legality of police conduct
- Respect for rights guaranteed by the Canadian Charter
- Strength of the prosecution’s evidence
Reviewing test results
Protecting the rights guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Building an effective defence
CONSTITUTIONAL PROTECTIONS
Evidence and police procedures can be decisive
A violent crime charge does not always rely solely on physical injuries. The evidence and procedures are carefully reviewed.
Complainant statements
Accused persons’ statements
Witness testimony
911 calls and police reports
Photos of injuries/scene
Medical records
Text messages and emails
Social media records
Audio/video recordings
Surveillance camera footage
Police must respect constitutional rights, including the right to be informed of the reasons for arrest and to consult a lawyer without delay.
OFFENCE SPECIFICATIONS
Defence for various violent offences
Violent offences can take many forms. See the specific practice pages below:
Offence 01
Assault
An assault may involve the intentional application of force against another person without their consent (simple assault, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, aggravated assault).
Offence 02
Criminal harassment
This may involve repeated communications, following another person, watching locations, or threatening behaviour that raises safety concerns.
Offence 03
Uttering threats
Laid when it is alleged that someone knowingly made, conveyed, or caused another person to receive threats of death, bodily harm, or property damage.
Legal insights
Understanding the criminal justice process
What to do after an arrest?
What rights are protected by the Charter?
How does the court process work?
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about violent crime charges
What should I do after being arrested for a violent offence?
You must comply with all your release conditions, avoid discussing the case with those involved, and contact a criminal defence lawyer promptly. They can review the charges against you, the available evidence, and the next steps in the proceedings.
Can I be charged even if no one was physically injured?
Yes. Some offences, such as simple assault, criminal harassment, and uttering threats, do not necessarily require proof of physical injury.
What happens when the parties give conflicting accounts?
The prosecution must always prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. When accounts differ, credibility, reliability, consistency, and any supporting evidence may prove decisive.
Can I contact the complainant?
You should carefully review your release conditions. If a no-contact order has been imposed, it must be followed even if the complainant wishes to communicate with you.
What defences may be raised?
Available defences depend entirely on the facts. They may involve identity, intent, self-defence, consent where required by law, witness credibility, or compliance with constitutional rights.
CONFIDENTIAL LEGAL ASSESSMENT
Need an experienced lawyer for violent crime charges?
Contact Me Gabriel Fosse for a confidential assessment of your situation, to better understand the charges against you and discuss the next steps in your defence.
(514) 647-6675
gfosse@borogroup.com
500 Place d’Armes, Suite 2350, Montréal, Québec H2Y 2W2