Imagine that a medical emergency required you to drive a friend to the emergency room despite being too drunk to drive. Let’s say that Ontario police saw you speeding towards the hospital, followed you to the emergency room entrance, and then initiated an investigation of the incident as your friend was tended to by EMTs. […]
Imagine that the Ontario Provincial Police have charged you with a criminal offence – a mid-level offence under Canada’s Criminal Code, punishable by potential imprisonment if convicted – suppose further that you are innocent of the crime. How should you set about defending yourself from the charges, and should you hire a criminal defence lawyer […]
The importance of securing expert legal advice rises with the seriousness of the crime with which you are being charged, along with the severity of the penalties associated with this crime. However, should you wish to forgo the services of an expert criminal lawyer, it’s essential to know how to best prepare for your criminal […]
If you have been arrested for a criminal offence in Mississauga, you may be wondering whether or not hiring a criminal defence lawyer is in your best interest, and two critical questions that will likely come to mind include whether or not the cost of a lawyer is worth it, along with whether or not […]
With witnesses and physical evidence, the police and Crown prosecutors will be able to mount a solid case against the trio on multiple criminal charges in court. As such, it may seem that the three men should just plead guilty and serve their time. However, as lawyers who provide criminal defence services to Brampton-area defendants, we […]
Being charged with a criminal offence can be a traumatizing experience – a criminal record can make it more difficult for you to find housing and employment, and employers generally avoid hiring employees with criminal records, to name just a few challenges. That’s why it’s essential that you seek out an experienced and knowledgeable criminal […]
With strong roots in Common Law, self-defence is among the most used legal defence strategies in Canadian criminal law. However, Canadian legislators and courts have long struggled to determine thresholds for using “reasonable” force when a person is in need of self-defence. Legislators revised self-defence provisions in the Canadian Criminal Code in 2013, a change […]
For anyone facing a criminal charge in Canada, it’s absolutely essential to be able to strategize a viable criminal defence in order to better your chances of success during your trial. It’s not enough to simply say, “I didn’t do it,” or otherwise claim innocence, no matter how truthful the sentiment may be – you […]
It can be intimidating to meet with a criminal defence lawyer for the first time. Understanding that the relationship between you and a criminal defence lawyer is a professional one may help clients feel less emotional regarding the facts of their case. A knowledgeable criminal defence lawyer will learn about your case during an initial […]
Individuals who are accused of committing criminal offences often struggle to understand the complex nature of the criminal justice system in Canada. Knowing the procedural rules that the Crown must follow can help the accused develop a sound case strategy. A knowledgeable criminal defence lawyer can help you prepare for every stage of your criminal […]
Any conviction for a weapons offence can carry severe consequences. The majority of weapons offences come with mandatory minimum jail sentences. Also, individuals who are convicted of weapons offences may obtain a permanent criminal record, which can make it more difficult to obtain employment, seek an education, or travel to other countries. Weapons offence cases […]
In Canada, criminal offences are categorized as summary offences, indictable offences, or hybrid offences. One important difference is that summary offences are less serious than indictable ones. Individuals who are facing criminal charges in Canada need to understand how summary offences differ from indictable offences. Understanding the differences between summary and indictable offences can help […]
