Travelling with a Criminal Record
Travelling with a Criminal Record Your ability to travel to other countries while you have a criminal record will depend upon the policies of the country you wish to travel to. Depending on the country you wish to travel to, there are various factors may impact your ability to travel, including; The criminal offences which you have […]
Falsely Accused of Domestic Assault
False Allegations Despite what others may think, not every person that is arrested has actually committed a criminal offence. There are circumstances where people are wrongfully or mistakenly charged with having committed a criminal offence, and there are also circumstances where a person is falsely accused of having committed a crime. While it is never […]
Toronto Drug Treatment Court
What is the Toronto Drug Treatment Court? The Toronto Drug Treatment Court is an alternative method to dealing with individuals who are charged with criminal offences and who are dealing with drug addiction issues. The Drug treatment Court is run through the Ontario Court of Justice at the Old City Hall. The Drug Treatment Court […]
Shoplifting Fines
Shoplifting Fines Shoplifting in Canada is not a separate criminal offence; rather it falls under the offence of theft. Most individuals caught shoplifting are charged by the police with either theft under $5,000 or theft over $5,000. Criminal charges relating to allegations of shoplifting for a first-time offender are often dealt with through diversion, and […]
Man Charged For Threatening Hockey Officials
It’s Just a Game With the exception of professional athletes, hockey like any other sport is just a game, right? Apparently someone didn’t tell that to the man who was charged with assault, uttering threats of bodily harm, and causing a disturbance. A 47 year old man was arrested on Saturday for threatening hockey officials in a […]
Driver’s Licence Reinstated
How do I get my Driver’s Licence Reinstated if I’ve been Convicted for Drinking and Driving? If you have been convicted of either Impaired Driving or Over 80 under the Criminal Code of Canada, getting your driver’s licence reinstated can be a confusing process. The fact that you are convicted of an offence under the […]
Careless Driving and Winter Weather
Careless driving occurs when a person drives a motor vehicle without due care and attention or without reasonable consideration for other person on the road, which includes pedestrians. In light of the recent snowfall and the failure of many drivers to account for the change in road conditions (including the driver that slid through a […]
Non Conviction Records
What are Non Conviction Records? Non conviction records can include, but are not limited to; Records relating criminal charges that were withdrawn, stayed or where the accused was found not guilty at trial. Records relating to conditional and absolute discharges. Records relating to any existing or prior police investigations. Records relating to any outstanding warrants […]
A Call for Professionalism
There is an expectation that lawyers conduct themselves in a professional, courteous and civil manner. The practice of criminal law is no different from any other area of law. Criminal defence lawyers and Crown Attorneys have a duty to act in a professional manner whether they are interacting with each other, their clients, witnesses, Judges, […]
Early Intervention Program
The Early Intervention program is an initiative of the Ministry of the Attorney General which offers a person an opportunity to resolve any criminal charges for domestic assault at an early date. If you are eligible for the Early Intervention program, then you will be required to complete the 16-week Partner Assault Response (PAR) course. […]