According to the Criminal Code of Canada section 343, anyone who commits robbery is guilty and liable of an indictable offence. Robbery refers to stealing an item with use of violence. Violence such as snatch, physical abuse, or use of a firearm is the difference between robbery charges and theft or shoplifting offences. Section 344 of the […]
According to the Criminal Code, uttering death threats or making threats of bodily harm to any person is a criminal offence. Threatening to burn or otherwise damage personal property or making threats against any animals owned by a person is also punishable under this law. Uttering death threats and writing death threats either in printed […]
Z.Z.- My client was charged with one count of Assault with a weapon and two counts of assault. The matter proceeded to trial. All charges were dismissed after trial because the complainant was determined to be incredible after cross examination of her. If you’ve been charged with impaired driving please reach out for your free […]
An alternative to prosecution for criminal cases, diversion programs are offered by courthouses across Ontario. If the Crown decides that it is unnecessary to take your case to trial, you may be eligible for one of many programs. However, to determine whether this could be a valid and suitable option for you, you first need […]
Understanding the Right to Counsel Although it is not as famous as some of the other rights listed in said document, the right to counsel is nonetheless enshrined in Section 10 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Since this document is part of the Constitution of Canada, it is as applicable in the province […]
M.D.- Client was charged with Driving with Over 80mgs of alcohol in 100mls of blood. The matter went to trial. Successfully argued that the Officer read the right to counsel warning incorrectly and as such the Judge found that the client’s charter right to counsel was breached and the charge was dismissed. If you’ve been […]
A.L.- Client was charged with sexual assault. The matter was withdrawn on the day of trial because the crown was convinced that the complainant’s testimony did not make any sense. If you’ve been charged with sexual assault please reach out for your free consultation here.
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 […]
W.Y.W.- My client was charged with Driving with Over 80mgs of alcohol in 100mls of blood. On the day of trial the crown requested an adjournment on the basis that one of their police witnesses was not available. The adjournment application was opposed. The Judge denied the adjournment and as a result the crown withdrew […]
Client was charged with Driving with Over 80mgs of alcohol in 100mls of blood. The matter went to trial. Successfully argued that the Officer read the right to counsel warning incorrectly and as such the Judge found that the client’s charter right to counsel was breached and the charge was dismissed. If you’ve been charged […]
