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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
Most cases in criminal law involve witnesses. A witness can be a police officer or an ordinary citizen. Witnesses are crucial for both the defence and the Crown Attorney as they repeat what they saw during the event or incident in question. When someone tells their story about what they …
I had an adult male client recently who was charged at the Brampton courthouse with threatening his wife. The threat was made in the heat of the moment during a verbal argument over whose turn it was to do the dishes. My client then allegedly picked up a dull butter …
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The term “Proof Beyond a Reasonable doubt” is the test used in criminal trials to determine whether the evidence admitted at a criminal trial is true or not and whether the sum of that evidence is enough to convict or acquit an accused. Without getting too complicated, reasonable doubt is …