Negotiating Plea Bargains: How a Guilty Plea Can Shape Your Defence Strategy

In Canadian criminal law, a plea bargain is a formal agreement between the defence and the Crown prosecutor, in which the accused agrees to plead guilty to a lesser charge or accept a reduced sentence. This process allows the court to resolve cases more efficiently, saving time and resources for both parties. Judges do not negotiate plea deals but have the authority to accept, reject, or modify the terms.

By |2025-10-23T12:25:16+00:00October 22nd, 2025|Criminal Defence|

What Is the Least Sentence for Sexual Assault in Canada

Sexual assault is a stigmatizing offence with severe consequences, including incarceration, DNA orders, a criminal record, and placement on the sexual offender registry. The penalty for sexual assault in Canada varies depending on the level of offence and the presence of aggravating factors, such as a victim under the age of consent, the presence of a weapon, or bodily harm.

By |2025-10-17T12:19:40+00:00October 16th, 2025|Sexual Assault, Uncategorized|

Manslaughter and Self-Defence in Canadian Law

In Canada, everyone has the legal right to defend themselves or others in self-defence. Section 34 of the Criminal Code states that a person is not guilty if they act in self-defence or defence of another, provided their response is based on a reasonable belief and the acts are reasonable under the circumstances.

By |2025-10-06T18:49:04+00:00October 6th, 2025|Criminal Defence|

Understanding Canadian Child Sexual Abuse Material (Formerly Child Pornography) Laws and Penalties for a Conviction

Canadian police continue to report hundreds of arrests each year for possession, accessing, and distribution of child sexual abuse material. National enforcement operations often involve dozens (and sometimes over a hundred) of suspects being charged in coordinated investigations, underscoring the scale and coordination of police crackdowns. These investigations target both individual users and organized distribution networks, reflecting law-enforcement efforts to both disrupt networks and deter individual offenders.

By |2025-09-16T15:22:41+00:00September 16th, 2025|Child Pornography Charges|

What Happens If You Fail to Appear in Court?

Missing court in Ontario can trigger a bench warrant or a discretionary bench warrant (an order that may give you a chance to attend before being arrested). Failing to attend as required can lead to new criminal charges, with potential jail and fines, even if your original case was minor.

By |2025-09-04T15:16:16+00:00September 4th, 2025|Criminal Defence|
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