Appellate Advocacy
We advance the interests of our clients on appeal in many different ways. A few examples include establishing that the trial judge made a significant error by admitting or refusing to admit evidence, improperly instructing the jury on a point of law…
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Assault
If you’re charged with assault, it’s important to seek legal advice right away. A conviction for assault will have a major impact on your life. It could result in both jail time and a criminal record…
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Bail Hearings / Bail Reviews
When arrested, the police may decide to release the accused person from the police station. However, the law recognizes that the safety of the public and the proper functioning of the justice system may require…
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Breaching Court Orders
Breaking the court ordered rules can have serious consequences such as a criminal record and up to 4 years in jail. Moreover, your bail or probation could be rescinded, landing you back behind bars…
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Break and Enter
Break and enter allegations are serious. Generally, break and enter charges involve breaking into residential homes, businesses or commercial properties with the intention to commit an indictable offence.
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Charter Applications
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms addresses the basic freedoms and rights of Canadians. It is a set of laws containing the country’s basic values as a free, democratic society.
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Criminal Harassment and Threats
When someone says something that could be perceived as threatening, it is not uncommon for them to be criminally charged. Harassment is a crime that can take many different forms.
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Domestic Assault
A domestic violence or domestic assault conviction can result in jail time and a criminal record, leading to future challenges such as employment, travel restrictions, and perhaps most importantly…
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Drug Offences
There are four main narcotics related offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA): Possession, Possession for the purpose of trafficking, Trafficking and Importing.
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Fraud and Theft
Fraud is the action of deceiving someone in order to unlawfully gain something. You can either be charged with fraud under $5,000.00 or fraud over $5,000.00. A conviction of fraud usually results in restitution…
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Fraud and Theft
It’s not uncommon to receive a traffic ticket. However, before paying a ticket, you should be aware of the consequences of doing so. Paying for the ticket is an instant admission of guilt.
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Highway Traffic Act Offences
It’s not uncommon to receive a traffic ticket. However, before paying a ticket, you should be aware of the consequences of doing so. Paying for the ticket is an instant admission of guilt.
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Human Trafficking
Human trafficking charges can involve allegations of recruiting, transporting, receiving, holding, concealing, transferring, or harbouring another person. Charges may also be laid on any person…
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Impaired / Over 80
DUI is defined as the act of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. There are three main types of DUI offences: Operating a motor vehicle at or over 80 within two hours of driving, Impaired Driving and Refusing to provide a breath sample.
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Mischief
Mischief is the unlawful interference with the property of another person. The severity of a mischief charge depends on the nature of the allegations and the context in which the allegations occurred.
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Murder / Manslaughter
Murder is the most serious criminal charge in Canada. Murder is defined as the intentional and unjustified killing of another human being. There are two different types of murder charges: first degree and second degree.
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Regulatory Law and Professional Discipline
The principles and procedures of administrative and public law that govern proceedings before tribunals in Ontario draw significantly from Canadian criminal law. Also, as in criminal law, stellar oral and written…
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Robbery
Similar to theft, robbery is the intent to take another person’s possession without their consent. However, robbery involves the use or threat of violence.
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Search Warrants
A search warrant allows the police to enter your home or access your private information (such as your banking and cell phone records) without warning or your knowledge.
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Sexual Assault Offences
Sexual assault is a very broadly defined offence that can include anything from rape to unwanted, unsolicited or uninvited touching of a sexual nature such as the proverbial stolen kiss…
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Wrongful Convictions
The justice system makes mistakes. They may result from inadequate investigations, flawed forensic evidence, lying or mistaken witnesses, prosecutorial tunnel vision, or simple human error.
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