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Domestic Assault Charges: What Happens Now? Will There be a Criminal Record?
Domestic Assault Charges: Now what? Will There Be a Criminal Record? Anyone that has been charged with domestic assault should seek assistance from an experienced criminal lawyer to help navigate the criminal justice system. The best way to reduce the...
Can You Be Charged with Assault Without Touching Someone?
Ontario courts take the crime of assault very seriously, but many people misunderstand the term. Often, the word assault is taken to mean that one person did something to hurt another person, but this isn’t exactly the case. In this post we’ll define the term assault according to the Criminal Code...
Diversion For Criminal Charges in Ontario
Many individuals facing criminal charges have questions about alternate methods of making up for the harm caused by their alleged crime instead of a prison sentence. In this post, we’ll examine what is meant by diversion, go through the diversion procedures and discuss who is eligible and what is...
What To Do If You’re a Tourist Arrested in Canada
If you are visiting Canada from another country, chances are you are hoping to see some natural beauty and visit some friendly cities. But what happens when your travel plans turn out unexpectedly and you find yourself arrested while travelling? In this post, we’ll look at what to do if you are...
Legal Aid’s New Guilty Plea System
In an attempt to clear the high number of cases currently awaiting trial in the Ontario Courts, the government has created a new guilty plea certificate system that incentivizes those accused to plead guilty by providing legal representation for a guilty plea. In this post, we’ll take a look...
The Difference Between Summary, Indictable and Hybrid Offences
A summary offence is considered a less serious offence and comes with less severe penalties if you are convicted.
Can You Get Charged For A DUI On A Bike?
Riding a bicycle while impaired is not a criminal offence in Canada.
What Are Your Rights If You Are Arrested or Detained
If you have been arrested or detained, it is essential to know your rights with the police. This post will discuss your constitutional rights upon arrest according to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We will examine how a Toronto criminal defence lawyer can help your case. The...