Domestic Violence

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Even if the complainant withdraws their statement, the charges cannot be dropped in Canada. Only the Crown can drop the charges at this point. However, the complainant's input such as a letter can be of great value. The Crown can be persuaded to drop the charges by us as well.

The accused cannot have any communication (if restricted by bail) regardless of who initiates the conversation.  A bail variation is most often required to permit communication or contact.

This depends on a number of facts, such as the seriousness of the harm caused as well as any past criminal record. The penalties can be as lenient as a discharge or as severe as a prolonged prison sentence.