Entries by rosewoodva

S.A.- Charged with Driving Under the Influence

S.A.- Client was charged with Driving with Over 80mgs of alcohol in 100mls of blood. An unreasonable search and seizure application was filed on the basis that the demand that the officer read the client was unlawful, and as a result the crown withdrew the charge in advance of the trial. If you’ve been charged […]

R v A.J – Charged with Possession of a Substance, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking & Possession of a Prohibited Weapon

My client was charged with Possession of a Substance(Marijuana), Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking(Marijuana) and Possession of a Prohibited Weapon(flip knife). As a result of discussions with the crown I was able to convince them that the search of my client and his vehicle by the police was not done properly(Unreasonable search and seizure, […]

R v Y.Y.K. – Charged with Impaired Driving

My client was charged with(DUI)  Impaired Driving and Driving with Over 80mgs of alcohol in 100mls of blood. The matter proceeded to trial, whereupon I argued that there were insufficient indicia of impairment to prove the Impaired Driving and further argued that the Crown would be unable to prove the Certificate in relation to the […]

What You Need to Know if You Are Charged With Possession of Illegal Drugs

Possessing and producing illegal drugs, whether for the purpose of consumption, trafficking, importing or exporting, is a criminal offense in Canada. If you are found to be in possession of illegal drugs, you may be punished with fines, a jail sentence and a criminal record. The most commonly used illegal drugs in Canada are amphetamines, cannabis, […]

Will I Face Criminal Charges for Shoplifting?

Have you been charged with shoplifting? Now you realize that it was a stupid thing to do, but you got carried away and thought you could get away with it. You probably forgot about the CCTV cameras and the vigilant employees. Now that you have been caught and charged, the important thing is to understand […]

How to Find a Lawyer to Fight Your Criminal Charges

Your choice of criminal defense lawyer can make a huge difference to the outcome of your case; therefore, it is essential that you know how to find a lawyer who will best represent you. The following advice on how to find a lawyer will ensure that you make the right decision. How to Find a […]

What is Considered Assault Causing Bodily Harm?

When a police officer in Canada has ‘reasonable grounds’ to believe that a person has committed an assault causing bodily harm, an arrest can be made. The police do not have not to gather evidence to prove the crime occurred beyond a reasonable doubt. That work will be done after the arrest in preparation for trial by […]

What is Failure to Comply With Recognizance?

In Ontario, if you commit a crime, you may be let out on bail. Bail is a form of release that allows you to leave jail while you await trial. In addition to setting bail, a judge may place certain conditions on the release. These forms of release are called undertaking and recognizances. These supervisory […]