Dec 17
Will I End Up in Bail Court?
When you are arrested, it is common to end up in bail court. However, it is not the only option. The police can release you on an appearance notice or a promise to appear.
Dec 17
Youth Bail Hearings
The Youth Criminal Justice Act addresses how individuals under the age of 18 are dealt with throughout the criminal justice process. The YCJA very clearly outlines the process the courts must follow in determining whether a young person should be denied bail.
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.
