If a person commits the crime of assault, legal action will be commenced by:

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In criminal cases, legal action is commenced by the Crown (or government) on behalf of society, as the crime is considered to be against the state rather than just the victim. The plaintiff is typically used in civil cases, and the victim would not typically have the authority to commence legal action in a criminal case. The defendant is the person accused of committing the crime.

If a Person Commits the Crime of Assault, Legal Action