REGINA V S.A. [PROVINCIAL COURT OF ALBERTA, DOMESTIC COURT CALGARY]

S was charged with an allegation of domestic assault contrary to section 266 of the Criminal Code. The allegation involved an an incident were both parties got into a verbal argument about their children, following which S slapped the complainant in the face, S admitted to doing so in a police statement shortly thereafter. Following resolution discussions with the Crown S was allowed to enter into a peace bond and in doing so, avoided a criminal record.