May 23
Bail Hearing Lawyers: Gladue Bail Hearings
Gladue principles are legal principles that aim to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous peoples in the criminal justice system and promote fair treatment during sentencing. While the Gladue principles primarily apply to sentencing, they can also have an impact during bail hearings.
May 23
Bail Hearing Lawyers: Bail Pending Sentence
Bail pending sentence, also known as pre-sentence bail or post-conviction bail, refers to a situation where an individual is granted bail after being convicted but before they have been sentenced.
May 23
DUI Lawyers: Why is my License Suspended?
In Ontario, as in many other jurisdictions, your driver’s license can be suspended when you are charged with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) offense. The suspension is typically a result of administrative measures taken by the province’s licensing authority, which is the Ministry of Transportation in Ontario (MTO).
May 23
DUI Lawyers: Impaired Driving Causing Bodily Harm and Causing Death?
Impaired driving causing bodily harm refers to a criminal offence in which an individual operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, resulting in bodily harm to another person. It is a serious offence that involves impaired driving combined with the element of causing physical injury to another individual.
May 12
Brampton Bail Lawyers: Changes to Domestic Bails
Bill C-233 is federal legislation which may soon become law. The Act contains several changes to the Canadian Criminal Code bail laws which is aimed at the protection of victims of domestic violence and intimate partner violence. The bill would require judges, before making a release order, to consider whether a person who is accused of violence against their intimate partner should wear an electronic monitoring device.
May 12
Charter Lawyers: How Do Charter Rights Impact my Criminal Matter?
From your arrest to an appeal, the Charter plays a crucial role in your criminal matter. It is important that you ensure your Charter rights are protected throughout your criminal matter. This can range from the right to a fair trial or the right to a speedy trial (section 11(b)).
