In some cases if a husband is charged, the woman may be called as a witness to testify about the violent incident.
Many women worry about going to court and testifying.
The following is information that you can use to become more aware of what will happen in court. There are seven sections on this page. You may want to read them in the order that they are presented or you may choose to click on any section that you want to read. If your partner has been charged, the Crown Prosecutor's job is to prove he is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. You must appear before the court.