When it comes to defending your criminal matter, our experience and approach will always aim towards the goal of ensuring that you receive the best criminal defence possible.
Having represented and successfully defended hundreds of clients in criminal court we always strive to get the desired outcome for our clients. We begin with a free consultation to fully understand your situation and answer any questions that you may have. We also go over some of the various options available in a criminal case. As a criminal defence lawyer with more than 20 years of defending criminal cases throughout the Greater Toronto Area, we have the experience and knowledge to handle your criminal matter, no matter how trivial or serious.
Assault Defence Lawyer, Avi Baratz At its essence, assault is touching someone without their consent. To be found guilty of assault in Ontario, the Crown Attorney needs to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that an assault occurred and that one had the intent…
The Bail Process 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…
Breach of Trust occurs when one is in a position of power or authority and abuses that authority entrusted to him or her. Government Officials, Corporate CEOs, Teachers, Lawyers, and many others are examples of types of occupations and position holders that could be charged with…
Children’s Aid Society Cases (CAS) The Child, Youth and Family Services Act (CYFSA) is an Ontario Legislation that governs how child protection is regulated in the Province. Child Protection and Children’s Aid Society (CAS) Cases mean the same types of cases and are used…
Encountering Criminal Harassment? Contact Avi Baratz Criminal Lawyer in Toronto In the Criminal Code of Canada, Criminal harassment involves repeated behaviours by an individual that involves repeatedly following,…
Dangerous Driving, Highway Traffic Act & Related Motor Vehicle Offences Avi Baratz defends individuals charged with many different types of driving offences, including dangerous driving as under the Criminal Code of Canada and provincial offences under the Highway Traffic…
A domestic assault is an assault that occurs between those who are in a relationship with one another. For example, partners who are either current or former spouses, common-law partners or dating partners. Cases within families are also regarded as domestic assaults, such as sibling…
Defend Against Drug Charges Under The Controlled Drugs And Substances Act with Drug Lawyer Avi Baratz In Canada, drug offences are prosecuted under a separate federal law called the Controlled Drug and Substances Act, also known as the CDSA for short. The drugs that are…
Fail To Comply, Breach & Related Criminal Offences- Contact Our Criminal Defence Lawyer in Brampton In almost all cases, a fail to comply charge is derived from an initial underlying charge. An accused or offender had an underlying charge, for example, a domestic assault…
Fraud Over $5000 and Related Offences- Fraud Defence Lawyer The Criminal Code of Canada surprisingly does not define Fraud. Instead, it is defined through legal precedence which holds ultimately that “to defraud is to deprive by deceit, to deceive by falsehood…
DUI and Impaired Driving Lawyer In Canada, it is a criminal offence to drive impaired. One can be impaired by alcohol or drugs, including prescription medication. It is also an offence to be driving with over 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood. This…
The Criminal Code of Canada captures numerous activities that would constitute mischief. One commits mischief if one: 1) destroys or damages property; 2) renders property dangerous or useless; 3) obstructs, interrupts or interferes with any person in the lawful use, enjoyment or…
Sexual Assault & Related Criminal Offences Sexual Assault is an assault of a sexual nature. In the Canadian criminal justice system, Sexual Assault charges are among the most serious an individual can face. If convicted, aside from jail time, a stigmatizing criminal record…
Theft, Shoplifting & Related Criminal Offences Theft is a property offence. It falls into two categories: Theft Under $5000 and Theft Over $5000. If convicted for Theft Under $5000, one can be sentenced up to two years in prison. For Theft Over $5000, the…
If you're arrested, stay calm, assert your right to remain silent, and contact an experienced criminal lawyer like Avi Baratz immediately to protect your rights.