Nov 21
Murder Bail
When you are charged with murder or another section 469 Criminal Code offence, you are deemed detained in custody until you bring a bail application in the Superior Court of Justice. The Application will set out the potential sureties and the bail plan that the Court will need to consider…
Nov 21
What is a Preliminary Hearing?
A preliminary hearing is a hearing held by the court to determine if there is sufficient evidence for a case to go to trial. The test is whether there is sufficient evidence that a jury properly instructed could convict. The trial judge does not weigh the evidence, but considers whether the Crown’s case, at its highest, is sufficient for committal.
Nov 21
How do I Defend my Failure to Appear in Court?
If you have missed court, there may be a bench warrant for your arrest. The Crown, and the Court, have limited recourse if you missed your court appearance, which include, either a bench summons, an adjournment to another court appearance, or a bench warrant.
Nov 18
The Police Called Me – What Should I Do?
The police may advise you that they would like to speak with you. This does not necessarily mean that you will be charged with a criminal offence. You may be a witness, a person of interest, or a suspect. If police call, you could try to ascertain why they are interested in speaking with you.
Nov 15
Criminal Organization – What Does this Mean in Canadian Criminal Law?
Common understanding of a “Criminal Organization” tends to be more traditionally recognized groups, such as motorcycle biker clubs, the mafia, or street gangs. But the legal definition of a Criminal Organization in Canada…
