by William Jaksa | Sep 16, 2019 | Sentencing, Young Offender Lawyer
Ontario’s youth justice system operates separately from the adult system. When someone between the ages of 12 and 17 is charged with a criminal offence, police must follow the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA). The YCJA focuses on improving outcomes, taking...
by William Jaksa | Apr 9, 2019 | Theft Lawyer, Theft Over 5000, Theft Under 5000
Shoplifting is not a legal term. While most people associate it with youthful mischief, but offenders don’t just walk away with a warning, it’s a criminal offence. In Toronto, shoplifting is considered theft, which falls into either Theft Under $5000, or Theft Over...