Oct 21
Toronto Bail Lawyers
Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh is experienced at representing people in Toronto, and the Greater Toronto Region during their bail hearing, even for the most serious of criminal charges. We have developed a track record of success securing our client’s release on criminal organization charges, firearm charges, serious drug offences, and murder. If you or someone you know has been charged with a criminal offence, contact the lawyers of Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh at 416-613-0416 or at info@Lzzdefence.ca to assist you with your bail hearing.
Recent Changes to Domestic Bail Hearings
The Senate has passed Bill S-205, and it has now received Royal Assent, officially enacting it into law. The primary goal of this law is to empower and protect survivors of Domestic Violence and Intimate Partner Violence, providing a stronger framework for their safety and well-being.
This enactment amends the Criminal Code in respect of interim release and other orders related to intimate partner violence offences. The enactment also provides for recognizance orders to be made when there is a reasonable fear of Domestic Violence.
(1) Section 515 of the Act is amended by adding the following after subsection (3):
Consulting intimate partner
(3.2) Before making an order under subsection (2) in respect of an accused who is charged with an offence in the commission of which violence was used, threatened, or attempted against the accused’s intimate partner, the justice must ask the prosecutor whether the intimate partner of the accused has been consulted about their safety and security needs.
(2) Subsection 515(4) of the Act is amended by adding the following after paragraph (e):
(e.1) wear an electronic monitoring device if the Attorney General makes the request.
