So in a rare case of assault or terrible miss - match you have a escape door. (adultfindout.com)
Awards are made by judges by reference to past cases and common law and statutory rules; they are not made by juries and, with the limited (and generally modest) exception of exemplary and aggravated damages in cases of assault / trespass to the person, do not involve a punitive element. (newlawjournal.co.uk)
If they find cases of relatively minor assaults (not cases of assault with a weapon, or where someone has been injured) involving a person who has no prior criminal record, the Crown Attorney will rule them eligible for these counseling programs. (info.lawyershop.ca)