Ontario police investigated a record 12,639 reports of criminal harassment in 2024, according to the latest Statistics Canada incident-based crime reporting. While the statistics al…
Self-defence is one of the most well-known legal defences used in criminal law. While self-defence principles evolved out of Common Law, Canadian laws covering the defence have prov…
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…
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…
When people charged with DUI (driving under the influence) offences in Ontario consult with our Toronto-area criminal lawyers, they typically want to know if they will have to serve…
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…
Hiring a lawyer to defend yourself against criminal charges can be expensive in the Greater Toronto Area. This means that many people facing criminal charges in the GTA seek out cri…
People arrested for a criminal offence in the Greater Toronto Area are often overwhelmed by the ensuing legal process, which revolves around unfamiliar and complicated legalese that…
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 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…
