Yes. In Ontario, an assault charge can be laid months, or even years, after the incident police are investigating. The "deadline" some people have heard about is real, but it's a 12…
If your child (age 12 to 17) has been charged with assault in Ontario, the case proceeds under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, not the adult system, with its own court process, its …
No. Provocation, as it's defined in the Criminal Code, is a partial defence to murder only; it can reduce a murder charge to manslaughter, but it is not a recognized defence to an a…
A court can order someone to attend PAR, and completing it is often part of how a domestic assault case gets resolved. This guide explains how PAR actually works, what it costs, how…
No specific charge automatically comes with an ankle monitor in Ontario; a court orders electronic monitoring based on the facts and risk in a specific case, most often as a bail co…
Facing a first offence DUI in Ontario? See what the charge can involve, early licence steps, and typical next stages, then speak with defence counsel.
No, Ontario's DUI laws don't cover horses. See what the Criminal Code actually says, and what other laws could still apply.
Yes, an impaired driving investigation can continue after the roadside stop. See when DUI charges may arrive later and what to do if police contact you.
A DUI does not appear on your passport itself. See when a charge or court condition can actually affect passport issuance, and what to check first.
Yes. Under the Criminal Code, assault is defined as intentionally applying force to another person, directly or indirectly, without their consent, and the force involved doesn'…
If the word “extortion” elicits images of mobster-like figures threatening a small shop owner to pay “protection” money or they’ll start smashing things in the shop, you’ve got a pr…
Earlier this month, Toronto Police charged a Scarborough resident with “recklessly discharging” a gun at suspects who were attempting to steal his car from his driveway. While the i…
When a Canadian offender faces the likelihood of conviction in a criminal case, their defence lawyer’s efforts typically tend to focus on mitigating the harshness of the penalties t…
