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A family law case can take anywhere from a few weeks to many years to come to an end. Even when a family law case ends, it ends many times only to be restarted the next day, week, month or year, when a party does not seem to be following …
I am in the middle of a custody battle with my ex, how long will this all take? Read More »
Since I began practicing law 15 years ago I have been accepting Legal Aid Ontario (LAO) Certificates for many criminal and family cases. A topic I wanted to discuss is that there is a misconception that a lawyer who accepts legal aid will not work as hard for a client …
The term “DRE” refers to a Drug Recognition Expert. These are police officers who have undergone special training and who Parliament has deemed in the criminal code of Canada to be experts. When they testify in court, generally speaking their evidence is held to be expert opinion evidence. A drug …
If you are prescribed medication you should always read the warnings labels and/or speak to your medical practitioner before you operate a motor vehicle as the medication could impair you. Even if the medication is prescribed you could still be charged and found guilty of impaired driving if the medication …
Often, lawyers who routinely practice in the criminal courts take it for granted that clients understand what they mean when they use the word “disclosure”. I am often humbled and brought down to earth when speaking to my clients and I use the term disclosure, when they ask me, “Sorry, …
A common question that we get from clients is, can I be arrested for a DUI, otherwise known as impaired driving, after taking prescription medications? The answer is Yes. Driving under the influence refers to impaired driving, meaning your inability to operate a motor vehicle safely is affected negatively. You …
Can I Get Arrested For A DUI After Taking Prescription Medication That Makes Me Drowsy? Read More »
If you find yourself charged with a criminal offence in Brampton I would highly recommend that you seek the advice and counsel of a criminal defence lawyer. Usually, a criminal defence lawyer will provide an initial free consultation for 30 to 45 minutes. While you are not officially a client …
What Should I Expect From An Initial Consultation With A Criminal Defence Lawyer? Read More »
As of October 17, 2018 adults will be able to possess up to 30 grams of legal cannabis, dried or its equivalent form in public, nationwide. Adults can also share up to 30 grams with other adults. Adults will also be able to grow from licensed seed or seedlings, up …
Cannabis Act, New Marijuana Laws In Brampton, Ontario Read More »
These offences are related but different. They all involve DUI related charges – driving under the influence. The charge of “Over 80” simply means that you are charged with having .08 m/g of alcohol in 100 m/l of blood in your body while driving, which is a criminal offence in …
The Differences Between Over 80, Impaired Driving Or Refusing A Breathalizer Read More »
In Canada the defence known as “self defence” is available to those charged with a criminal charge such as assault, assault bodily harm and other forms of assaults and related offences under the Criminal Code of Canada. Use of force can be permitted in certain circumstances. You can also use …