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…
People arrested for a first-time criminal offence in Canada are often bewildered by the criminal trial process. The criminal court system is like a world unto itself, with its own d…
You’re familiar with the use of self-defence in Canadian criminal law, right? If not, then please review the blog we posted last month because this month, we’re going to examine the…
If you’re a regular reader of our blog, you’ve probably noticed that our lawyers have included a monthly posting highlighting various aspects of criminal defence in Canadian law. We…
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…
Intro:The intoxication defence in Canadian law is complex and can play a role in reducing or eliminating criminal charges under certain conditions. Recent changes by the Supreme Cou…
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…
You should always seek out the services of a competent criminal defence lawyer if you are charged with a criminal offence. Criminal law is complex, and legal documents and procedure…
Ontario’s Ignition Interlock Program is not simply a device installed in your vehicle after a DUI conviction. It is a tightly regulated reinstatement regime that controls whether, w…
After being arrested and charged with a criminal offence, many people who contact our Greater Toronto Area criminal law offices want to know if we can help them avoid a prison or ja…
Criminal defence lawyers rely on many different strategies to secure acquittals or other favorable outcomes for their clients at trial. If warranted by the evidence, the defence str…
Intro:The abandonment defence in Canadian criminal law allows defendants to claim they withdrew from criminal activity before it occurred. Though rarely used, it can be an effective…
You’ve probably heard about Crime Stoppers Canada, but do you actually know how the program works, and how police use Crime Stoppers tips to help them in their criminal investigatio…
