Bail Hearings and Bail Reviews
Your Bail Hearing LawyerA bail hearing is a judicial process under the Criminal Code of Canada where a Judge or Justice of the Peace determines whether an accused person should be released from custody pending their trial or be detained. Following an arrest, the accused is typically brought before a court within 24 hours for […]
Drug Offences
The prosecution of drug or illegal narcotic offences is governed primarily by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA). The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act outlines offences, penalties, and enforcement for illegal substances. Most CDSA offences are prosecuted by the Public Prosecution Services of Canada (PPSC), also known as the Federal Crown. In certain cases, […]
Firearms and Weapons Offences
Firearms offences are serious criminal matters that carry significant penalties, including potential imprisonment upon conviction. The possession, use, or trafficking of restricted or prohibited firearms, such as handguns, shotguns, and certain semi-automatic weapons, is subject to stringent regulationsunder the Criminal Code of Canada and the Firearms Act. The Criminal Code of Canada delineates a range […]
Assault and Domestic Offences
Assault Assault Causing Bodily Harm Assault with a Weapon Aggravated Assault Domestic Assault Utter Threats Section 265 of the Criminal Code of Canada provides the definition for assault. Under Section 265(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada, a person commits an assault when they: a) Intentionally apply force to another person, either directly or indirectly, […]
Sexual Offences
Sexual Assault Sexual Interference Sexual Exploitation Voyeurism Indecent Acts and Indecent Exposure Child Pornography Sexual assault is a criminal offence governed by Sections 271 to 273 of the Criminal Code of Canada. These provisions define sexual assault and outline its various forms. Sexual assault laws in Canada aredesigned to protect individuals from non-consensual sexual acts […]
Driving Offences
Impaired Operation of a Conveyance / Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Over 80 Refusal to Provide a Sample Failure to Stop at the Scene of an Accident Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle In Canada, impaired operation of a motor vehicle refers to operating a vehicle, such as a car, truck, boat,snowmobile, or aircraft while […]