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What Happens After You’re Charged with a Crime in Ontario?—The Court Process, Step by Step

Anyone charged with a first-time criminal offence in Ontario should prepare to enter an unfamiliar landscape. From both a legal and procedural perspective, the criminal court proces…

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What is the Duress Defence in Canadian Criminal Law?

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What is the Necessity Defence in Canadian Criminal Law?

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Mistake of Fact and Mistake of Law Defence in Canadian Criminal Law Explained

Mistake of Fact and Mistake of Law Defence in Canadian Criminal Law Explained

The principle that ignorance of the law is not a defence is a cornerstone of Canadian criminal law. Under the Criminal Code of Canada, section 19 clearly states that a person cannot…

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What to Know About the Intoxication Defence in Canadian Criminal Law

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Insurance after DUI in Ontario

Is It Possible to Get Car Insurance After a DUI in Ontario?

Yes, but you will be classified as a high-risk driver, and your options will be limited and significantly more expensive. After a DUI (impaired driving) conviction in Ontario, most…

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What to Look for in a Criminal Defence Lawyer and How to Find the Right One for Your Case

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Criminal Charges and Immigration Status in Canada

Understanding Ontario’s Ignition Interlock Program

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How to Avoid a Prison or Jail Sentence in Ontario?

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What to Know About the Consent Defence in Canadian Criminal Law

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Understanding the Abandonment Defence in Criminal Cases

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What is Crime Stoppers?

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Criminal Gangs and Organized Crime in Ontario – Street Silhouettes

Criminal Gangs and Organized Crime in Ontario

You might be surprised to learn that Ontario continues to report one of the lowest violent crime rates among Canadian provinces. Recent data from Statistics Canada shows that while …

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