Under Bill C-22, police could ask a phone or internet company, without going to a judge, only one thing: whether it provides service to a particular person, account or number.
To cover these different forms of fraud, Canada’s Criminal Code provides a broad-based description of potentially fraudulent activity to allow for a wide degree of prosecutorial dis…
A peace bond in Ontario is a court order that requires a person to keep the peace and follow specific conditions set by the court. It is commonly used as an alternative to criminal …
If you are charged with a criminal offence in the Greater Toronto Area the outcome of the case may play a distinct role in any related civil litigation that may arise. For example, …
If you’ve been arrested for a criminal offence in the Toronto area, you’ll probably want to secure your freedom from detention as soon as possible. How you secure this freedom depen…
Most people would agree that penalties for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Ontario are severe and assume that the even harsher penalties for repeat DUI offe…
If you are ever arrested and charged with a criminal offence in the Greater Toronto Area, you need to be aware of the specific rights provided to you under the Canadian Charter of R…
Theft is one of the most commonly prosecuted criminal offences in Ontario, but many people do not understand how the courts address theft charges in Canada. In fact, some people mis…
IntroductionRepercussions of a Criminal Arrest and ConvictionWhich is Why You Should Hire a Criminal Defence LawyerFirst Things, FirstDefence Tactics According to ChargesCriminal De…
While the number of Toronto-area criminal lawyers turning to a block fee billing structure has increased over the past decade, hourly billing remains common in Ontario. The block fe…
People charged with assault in Canada are often confused about the legal jeopardy they potentially face. When people charged with assault contact our Toronto-area law offices for he…
When people charged with drinking and driving (D&D) offences in Ontario contact our Toronto-area law offices for help, their first questions typically revolve around whether the cha…
Most people can agree that being a criminal lawyer is not an easy task. The nature of the job itself deals with sensitive and often serious issues and can lead to harsh consequences…
