A sexual assault allegation in Toronto immediately triggers a criminal investigation that can lead to arrest, strict bail conditions, and life-altering consequences — even before gu…
Sexual assault charges in Ontario can seriously affect your career — even if you are never convicted. From reputational harm to job loss, the consequences can be immediate and long-…
Physical contact between people is highly personal. Under Canadian law, if you intentionally touch someone without their consent for a sexual purpose, police can charge you with sex…
Between April 2017 and February 2020, the online news website Vox compiled a list of 262 celebrities, politicians, prominent business executives, and other influential people accuse…
Given the news coverage, you might wonder whether the accused can protect their reputations even if ultimately found innocent in court. To answer this question, let’s go back 10 yea…
According to the latest Statistics Canada data, Canadian police charged 39,021 motorists with DUI in 2023, of which almost half — 15,503 — were arrested in Ontario. These numbers su…
You might wonder what criminal defence strategies a criminal defendant might try to mount. With expertise in sexual assault criminal defence in the Greater Toronto Area, Mass Tsang …
Securing relevant evidence in any criminal case takes time, but securing decades-old evidence makes it more challenging. Of course, the timing of a sexual assault investigation by C…
The Dark Web isn’t illegal to use, but its criminal associations demand caution. Missteps can lead to investigations, making it crucial to understand legal boundaries and potential …
Ignition interlock devices reduce impaired driving by preventing repeat offences. Increasing public awareness about these programs can enhance their deterrent effect, making roads s…
“Is it against the law to date a minor in Canada?” a 50-something-year-old client asked one of our criminal defence lawyers recently.
Distracted driving remains one of Ontario’s leading road safety issues, contributing to thousands of accidents every year. Recent data shows that distracted driving accounts for ove…
Yes, you can be jailed for tax evasion in Canada. The consequences range from hefty fines to prison terms, depending on the extent of the offence.
