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…
Criminal harassment in Canada, often referred to as stalking, is a criminal offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. It involves repeated or threatening behaviour that causes a pe…
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released draft rulemaking that might require auto manufacturers to install advanced impaired driving prevent…
In Canadian criminal law, the Crown must prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. That standard is one of the strongest protections an accused person has. It does not mean the defence…
You might be surprised to learn that Toronto is the safest city for driving in Ontario. At least, according to research conducted by insurance comparison site MyChoice, which analyz…
If you’ve been seeing red ribbons on car aerials on Toronto streets or have noticed them on people’s lapels and initially thought they might be poppies, you might think they’re cele…
If you’re facing criminal charges in an Ontario court, and the Crown offers you “diversion,” you might need to thank Canada’s restorative justice approach. Wait a minute, you think.…
York Regional Police recently solved a 51-year-old cold case of a teenage girl who went missing in Toronto and was later found dead of blunt force trauma to the head in King Townshi…
When clients charged with fraud consult with the skilled criminal defence lawyers of the Greater Toronto Area’s Mass Tsang LLP, one of the first questions they ask is, “Can we get t…
Whether arrested for nicking a Coffee Crisp candy bar from a corner store or pinching $10,000 in cash from your employer’s unlocked safe, you’ll undoubtedly wonder whether there’s a…
Fighting a speeding ticket in Canada can protect your driving record, reduce insurance costs, and prevent license suspension. Understanding provincial laws, penalties, and consequen…
Last month, The Canadian government fast-tracked a bill that would make it harder for some criminal suspects to get out of jail on bail while awaiting trial. In a unanimous Septembe…
Anyone arrested for criminal charges in Canada naturally wants to avoid penalties handed down with a conviction. And many defendants who’ve committed relatively minor crimes do mana…
