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There are new rules and laws in place that govern the speed of a criminal matter in Ontario and the rest of Canada. Inevitably, a criminal case will take some time. For example, thorough preparation is not done overnight. It also takes some time for the Crown prosecutor to produce …
How Long Will It Take To Finish My Criminal Court Case? Read More »
You are likely finding yourself in a most stressful situation. You are charged and likely have conditions placed on you as if you were a child, for example, curfew, no contact orders and restrictions on your mobility. Your family, friends or employer may know about your situation, or maybe not, …
In Criminal Law one can have physically committed the act they are alleged to have committed but still, technically under the law be found not guilty of committing that offence. It is the Crown Attorney who must prove the case against you, beyond a reasonable doubt. If the Crown cannot …
I Am Guilty Of The Crime I Was Charged With So Why Do I Need A Lawyer? Read More »
As an alleged victim, you can try to talk to the Crown Attorney and/or the police advising them why you want to drop a charge. However, feeling sorry for the alleged Offender, loving them, and/or needing him/her back home is usually not enough to warrant the police or Crown to …
I Want To Drop The Charges Against The Person I Called The Police On, How Do I Do This? Read More »
Once you are charged with a criminal offence, it can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few years for your case to be “over”. There are many factors that affect the length of your case, for example, its seriousness and complexity. The Police, Crown Attorney and Courts can …
I Was Just Charged With A Criminal Offence, How Long Until This Is All Over? Read More »
When someone gets charged with a criminal offence, the matter becomes police and government business. An alleged victim has no power to drop the charges against you. Once you are arrested, the Police will process you and decide whether they think you are a flight risk or a risk to …
What Is A Bail Hearing (Including What Do Sureties Need To Know)? Read More »
The police require a search warrant in order to search your home, office, car, computer, mobile telephone, smartphone or other dwelling or area where you could expect privacy. Your home is your castle where you have an expectation of privacy and the Courts are serious about enforcing that right. There …
Can The Police Search My Home? How About My Smartphone Or Computer? Read More »
You have the right to remain silent. It is a fundamental right under our law and the Canadian Charter of Rights. I always advise my clients to exercise their rights to silence in the face of police questioning, including repeated and creative attempts by the police to get you talking. …
The Police Want To Talk To Me, What Are My Rights? Read More »
The short answer to this question is a resounding NO. If you are under investigation or under arrest and the police want to talk to you, the first thing you should do is assert your right to counsel. Once you speak to counsel it is almost a certainty that the …
When an accused is charged with a crime in Ontario, the process is more or less the same across the province. The accused will get a first appearance court date and appear in court to receive his/her disclosure. This is really the initial stage of a criminal case. Once disclosure …
What is the difference between a Crown Pretrial and Judicial Pretrial in Ontario? Read More »