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August 2019

POLICE WANT TO INTERVIEW ME FOR A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION: WHAT DO I DO?

You’re relaxing in your home when you receive a call from the police. The officer on the line informs you that the police want to interview you for a criminal investigation, that they want to ask a few questions, or maybe even tell you that they want your side of the story. Regardless of how …

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CHANGES TO MANDATORY MINIMUM SENTENCING FOR SEXUAL OFFENCES

Mandatory minimum sentences control judicial discretion. This is supposed to help reduce certain crimes by sending a message to the public that these offences will not be tolerated, and they will be punished severely. In Canada, some sexual offences have mandatory minimums. For instance, sexual assault with a victim under 16-years old has a 1-year …

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FIREARM SENTENCES IF FOUND GUILTY

In Canada, firearms are heavily regulated and offences are strictly enforced. Offences involving firearms have more severe sentencing. Even improper storage of a firearm can lead to jail time. Firearm sentences can be lengthy in Ontario. If you are facing firearms offences in Toronto, you should hire a criminal defence lawyer as soon as possible. MANDATORY MINIMUMS …

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ARE MY CHARGES ELIGIBLE FOR DIVERSION?

In some instances, the Crown will offer a diversion, or direct accountability, instead of seeking a criminal conviction. Although ‘diversion’ is not finding guilt, it may require offenders to accept responsibility and not all criminal charges are eligible for diversion. WHAT IS DIVERSION? Diversion is an alternative method of reparation instead of traditional sentencing such as …

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WOULD A CRIMINAL LAWYER REPRESENT THEMSELVES

Most people have heard the warnings that you should not represent yourself in court. A lesson that criminal lawyers watch self-represent accused persons learn everyday in criminal courts. Without a strong knowledge of the law, rules of evidence and legal procedures, you’re bound to make mistakes. Misunderstanding an evidentiary rule or procedure could mean crucial …

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