Impaired Driving and Boating
Impaired driving is a leading criminal cause of death and injury in Ontario, efforts have been made to strengthen impaired driving and boating laws. These laws are not limited to common motor vehicles and boats – they also apply to railway equipment, aircraft, jet skis and non-motorized recreational vessels including sailboats, canoes, kayaks and even […]
Charged with Domestic Assault? What you need to know!
Have you been charged with domestic assault? The scope of domestic assault includes all charges of assault between the accused and complainant involved in an intimate relationship. In addition to married partners, those involved in dating and common law relationships also fall into this category, regardless of opposite or same sex. In Ontario, domestic assault […]
Charged With Domestic Assault? 5 Things You Need To Do
While there is no specific offence for domestic assault in the Criminal Code of Canada, assault charges that are domestic in nature are taken very seriously by the police, the Crown Attorney’s Office, and our courts. One reason why domestic assault charges are taken seriously is because of how widespread the problem of domestic violence […]
Stunt Driving and Racing
Stunt Driving and Racing Stunt Driving and Racing are very serious offenses and can have very serious consequences if you are convicted. Unlike Dangerous Driving or Impaired Driving which are criminal offences, stunt driving is an offence under section 172 of the Highway Traffic Act. However, even as a traffic offence, Stunt Driving and Racing […]
Suppressing Records for Vulnerable Sector Checks and Police Information Checks
Vulnerable Sector Checks and Police Information Checks are being relied upon more and more by employers and volunteer organizations. While there are some police agencies that will use discretion when determining whether to disclose non-conviction records or another contact with the police, there are still other police agencies that appear to disclose any and all […]
Dangerous Driving, Street Racing and Licence Suspensions
Dangerous driving, unlike other less serious traffic offences, is a very serious offence that can result in a penalty much worse than a small fine. A conviction for dangerous driving will result in your driver’s licence being suspended and in some circumstances, you could receive a jail sentence. Do not put yourself in a situation […]
Defending Mischief Charges, Even For Personal Property You Own
Mischief is a criminal offence under section 430 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Mischief is a very broad charge that can include all sorts of conduct. There are also a number of different ways property can be affected under mischief charges. Criminal charges of mischief often involve the destruction of property. Mischief can also […]
Falsely Accused
Making False Allegations It is safe to say that the majority of criminal offences reported to the police are legitimate complaints. However, there are some circumstances where individuals will lie to the police by making up false allegations. There are many reasons why a person would false accuse another individual of committing a criminal offence. […]
When Actions Can Become Criminal Harassment
Criminal Harassment Criminal harassment is an offence under section 264 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Criminal harassment charges often result from former domestic relationships, or when one person attempts to initiate a romantic relationship with another person who does not wish to do so. Another example of where criminal harassment charges are often laid […]
Failing to Provide a Breath Sample
Refusing or Failing to Provide a Breath Sample Refusing or failing to provide a roadside breath test is a criminal offence under section 254 of the Criminal Code of Canada. Most criminal charges for this offence result not from an outright refusal to provide a sample, but rather from failure to provide an adequate breath sample. There are […]