Mr Ules wrote:You won't be charged with assault. School is the only place in Canada where you can commit a crime and only recieve a suspension for what you'd normally recieve a prison scentence.
In many cases, that may in fact be what occurs.
However, the option of charging you with assualt is most certainly there, it is just not often exercised. Primarily because of the difficulty in determining the guilty party. Prosecutors are loathe to rely on the testimony of minors.
In cases where guilt is obvious, or injury is excessive, assualt charges are most certainly the expected result. Bear in mind, that in Canada, it is not the injured party, but the police that determine whether or not to lay charges. This situation has existed here for more than 50 years.
In Canada, force can only be met with like force. It is illegal to seriously injure or kill someone to protect property or belongings. The only exception to this rule is when you honestly anticipate serious bodily harm or death.
So, while fighting may occur, and most cases result in a suspension, always be aware that criminal charges are always an option if the police are involved.
Romstar