Dec 16
What Happens if I Do Not Get Bail?
If you are not granted bail or you do not apply for bail, you will be held on remand in a provincial jail, such as the Toronto South Detention Centre. You can be held on remand, also called pre-trial detention, for months awaiting your trial.
Dec 16
Section 161: Prohibition Orders for Sexual Offenders
Sexual assault trials can be complex and challenging to navigate. The evidentiary issues are complicated and difficult to understand. The lawyers at Lockyer Zaduk Zeeh are experienced Toronto sexual assault lawyers. We regularly represent people charged in Toronto and elsewhere with sexual assault offences.
Dec 16
Youth Sentencing
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) applies to people who are at least 12 but not older than 18 years old at the time of the alleged offence. The YCJA provides that young persons should be held accountable in ways that consider their reduced level of maturity.
Dec 16
Best Bail Hearing Lawyer?
Many people on the internet claim to be the ‘best bail hearing lawyer,’ but there is no such thing. A bail hearing is the first step in the criminal process, so no lawyer specializes as a bail hearing lawyer. All top-tier criminal defence lawyers are skilled and experienced bail hearing lawyers.
Dec 16
What is an Ignition Interlock?
When you are charged with a DUI, impaired driving, over 80, or a refusal charge, you face the possibility of having to install an ignition interlock. Alcohol-related driving convictions come with a mandatory driver’s licence suspension. A conviction also comes with participation in the Provincial Ignition Interlock Program.
Dec 16
I Need to Turn Myself In, Will I Need Bail?
When you are charged with a criminal offence, you will need to be on some form of release. This may be a promise to appear, an appearance notice, your own recognize, or a release order. The first two options can occur at the roadside or in a police station, while the other two will require you to attend bail court.
