Drug Charges
Drug Possession Charges in Ontario
Since 2022 police must consider a warning or referral before laying a simple possession charge. That, and whether the search was lawful, decides most of these cases.
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Criminal Law Insights
Toronto Criminal
Toronto Criminal
Law Blog
Clear, practical guidance on the criminal charges and questions Ontarians face most. Written by Robb MacDonald to help you understand your rights and your options.
Assault
Charged With Assault in Toronto: The First 72 Hours
Ask for a lawyer and stop talking, read your release conditions before you leave, and preserve the video before it is overwritten. What the first three days after an assault charge actually require.
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How to Choose a Criminal Lawyer
Four questions that actually separate criminal lawyers: where they went to law school, whether they practise criminal law primarily, whether they have run jury trials, and whether they have won murder trials.
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Why Hiring a Toronto Criminal Lawyer Matters in Serious Cases
What is at stake in serious criminal cases, how a defence lawyer supports you, and why early legal intervention can change the outcome.
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Bail Hearings in Homicide and Violent Crime Cases: The Path to Release
Reverse onus, the primary, secondary, and tertiary grounds, and how a strong release plan can secure bail even on the most serious charges.
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Investigating Evidence in Serious Criminal Trials: The Role of Your Defence
How your defence tests the Crown's case through disclosure under Stinchcombe, forensic review, witness credibility, and Charter challenges.
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Understanding Conspiracy and Accessory Charges in Ontario
What the Crown must prove for conspiracy and aiding and abetting, the difference between them, and why early counsel is critical.
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Defending Against Manslaughter Charges in Toronto
Understanding manslaughter in Canada and how a defence is built around provocation, intoxication, accident, and the absence of intent to kill.
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Your Rights and Options in a Criminal Case in Ontario
An overview of your rights from arrest through bail, disclosure, and plea options, and how a defence lawyer supports you at every stage.
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How Bail Works in Ontario: A Step-by-Step Guide for Families
A step-by-step guide to the bail process, from arrest to release and conditions, and how families can act as sureties and support a loved one.
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What Happens After an Impaired Driving Charge in Toronto
What to expect after an impaired driving or Over 80 charge under Section 320.14: the arrest process, immediate penalties, and how cases are decided.
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Consent and Criminal Law in Ontario: Important Things to Know
What consent really means in law: it must be voluntary, ongoing, and sober, and it can be withdrawn at any time, even within a relationship.
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A Toronto Criminal Lawyer Explains Changes to the Cannabis Act
Recent changes to the Cannabis Act, including possession limits, rules for edibles and extracts, advertising restrictions, and enforcement.
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How a Toronto Homicide Lawyer Builds a Defence Strategy
How a homicide defence takes shape: reviewing evidence, examining intent, raising self-defence, and addressing Charter violations.
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What to Expect When You Consult a Sexual Assault Lawyer in Toronto
What happens at a first consultation: confidentiality, understanding the allegation, learning the process, and why timing matters.
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Understanding Murder Charges: Key Legal Insights
First-degree, second-degree, and manslaughter explained, the elements the Crown must prove, and why experienced counsel matters.
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The Importance of Legal Representation in Criminal Cases
Why skilled representation matters, shown through a real Ontario self-defence acquittal, plus the benefits of early intervention.
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The Benefits of Early Intervention by a Toronto Criminal Lawyer
Protecting your rights, building a defence, negotiating with the Crown, and improving your odds by involving counsel as early as possible.
Read MoreAssault
Understanding Assault Charges in Toronto: Legal Insights and Defence Strategies
What counts as assault under Section 265, the types and consequences, and the common strategies used to defend these charges.
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Self-Defence Claims in Assault Cases: How a Toronto Assault Lawyer Can Help
How a self-defence claim works under Section 34 of the Criminal Code and how a lawyer protects your rights and builds the argument.
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The Legal Process in Assault Cases: Insights from a Toronto Assault Lawyer
Each stage of an assault case in Ontario explained, from investigation and bail through pre-trial, trial, and sentencing.
Read MoreRecord Suspension
Record Suspension: Eligibility, Procedure and Benefits
Who can apply for a record suspension, the waiting periods, how to apply through the Parole Board, and the benefits and limits.
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