Toronto Criminal Defence Attorney

Bail Hearing

When arrested for criminal offences, in most cases, you’re incarcerated. To determine whether you’ll be released or remain incarcerated pending your trial, a bail hearing is held. This is an integral part of any criminal case as a win builds a particular perception to the Crown, your family, and the public, and makes it easier to work on your case with your criminal lawyer.

At Zamani Law, we have successfully conducted a ton of bail hearings and other bail matters, including bail review and bail variations. Our criminal lawyers are experienced in all bail issues, and we are a call away to help you or your loved one.

Domestic Violence

Violence within a domestic setting, for example, between couples, parent and child, or common-law partners, is treated differently from other forms of violence. These charges carry serious fines, jail time, and even a criminal record, among other unseen consequences.

To alleviate or withdraw the domestic violence charges against you, you should acquire the legal services of a highly-experienced criminal lawyer in Toronto. Zamani Law has exceptionally represented many individuals accused of perpetrating domestic violence, and they can help you or your loved one. Get in touch with our criminal lawyers for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Youth Offences

The youths are Canada’s future, which is why the criminal justice system treats them differently when charged with a criminal offence. The Youth Criminal Justice Act is used to investigate and prosecute most youths with a criminal case. Although the act encompasses all the criminal acts in the Canadian Criminal Code, it issues special rules, including shorter sentences, reprimands, and extrajudicial measures. It also emphasizes the importance of rehabilitation, monitoring, and reintegration of youths into society.

Zamani Law criminal defence law firm are well-versed with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and they help persons charged with youth offences mitigate the charges. Don’t risk the best years of your child’s life! Retain an experienced criminal lawyer.

Driving Offences & DUI

Driving offences, including DUI, drugged driving, refusal to take a breath sample, dangerous driving, “over 80”, and driving while prohibited or suspended, are classified as criminal acts under the Canadian Criminal code. They’re taken very seriously by the Crown and carry severe consequences, including mandatory minimum sentences when found guilty. Therefore, it’s vital to retain a highly-experienced driving offences defence lawyer in Toronto.

Zamani Law has defended many clients facing driving crimes and helped them alleviate the charges against them to achieve better results. Book your free consultation today with our experienced criminal lawyer.

Drug Crimes

Drug charges range from possession, importation, trafficking, possession with intent to distribute, and production of illegal drugs, among other offences. Any drug-related charge is strictly investigated and prosecuted by the Crown. Although the consequences depend on the nature of the case laid against you, they are often severe, including lengthy incarcerations and tough criminal sanctions. Because of the high risks associated with drug crimes, it’s in your best interest to enlist the services of an experienced criminal defence lawyer in Toronto with the requisite expertise to defend you.

The criminal lawyers at Zamani Law have represented many clients facing different categories of drug-related charges, they can give you a legal advice and help you or your loved one when in such a predicament.

Assault & Threats

An assault is the application of force on another individual without their consent, with or without a weapon. On the other hand, threats are actions or words that indicate an intent to use force or violence on another person. Assaults are classified into different categories, including common assaults, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and more, each carrying varying penalties.

When you or someone you know are facing assault or threat charges, it’s advisable to get exceptional legal advice and representation. Contact our Toronto criminal lawyers, and they’ll protect your rights as they fight against the charges laid against you.

Weapon Charges

Weapon-related offences, such as careless use of a weapon, pointing a weapon, possession of restricted firearms, carrying a concealed weapon, and trafficking of weapons, have hefty consequences and can dent the rest of your life, especially if you’re classified as a dangerous offender. If you or your loved one faces weapons charges, it’s paramount to work with an experienced criminal lawyer to protect your rights and liberty. Zamani Law is well-acquitted with weapon charges as we have handled cases surrounding practically every category. Contact us to work with exceptional criminal defence lawyers in Toronto.

Theft & Fraud

In the Canadian Criminal Code, theft and fraud comprise a wide range of criminal activities categorized into circumstances and sophistication of the acts. They entail the acquisition of property through devious means from an individual, group, or the public. Both offences are categorized into two: theft or fraud of under $5000, which carries a maximum penalty of 2 years in jail, and theft or fraud of over $5000, which has a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail for theft, and 14 years for fraud.

The finding of guilt on theft or fraud offences pose serious life repercussions, even if no jail time is served. If such charges are raised against you, contact experienced fraud and theft defence lawyers in Toronto.

Human Trafficking

As per the Criminal Code of Canada, one can be charged with human trafficking if they recruit, transport, receive, transfer, conceal, or harbour a person; or exercise control, direction, or influence over a person’s movement to exploit them or facilitate their exploitation. Such charges carry onerous penalties, including minimum mandatory sentences and life imprisonment.

To deal with such charges, Zamani Law Toronto criminal lawyers investigate all the aspects of your case and mount an aggressive defence strategy to help mitigate or lead to the withdrawal of the accusations.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault encompasses many sexually-related acts that can range from unsolicited sexual touching to rape. These are some of the most serious crimes, and they carry severe penalties, including the registration on sexual offenders’ lists, permanent criminal records, and lengthy jail times. Even if one is not found guilty, they can face stigmatization within the community. With such high risks and case complexities, retaining an experienced sexual assault defence lawyer with in-depth knowledge of the law surrounding sexual offences is indispensable.

Contact us today to speak with one of our experienced criminal defence lawyers in Toronto.

Robbery

Robbery is the use of, or threats to use, force or violence to steal or attempt to steal property from an individual or a premise. Whether a weapon was used or not, it’s still regarded as robbery. As one of the most violent crimes, criminal justice system takes these allegations seriously and the Crown may seek to keep you in custody pending trial. Robbery charges have severe consequences, including mandatory incarcerations when a weapon, or an imitation of one, was used.

The criminal lawyers at Zamani Law have years of experience defending clients facing robbery charges in Toronto. Reach out to us, and we will develop a strategy to combat the charges against you.

Mischief

This is the intentional destruction of property, or rendering it useless, dangerous, or ineffective. Even if it’s your property, you can still be charged, depending on the circumstances. For example, if you only partially own the property or damage it for fraudulent reasons. The penalties for mischief crimes vary depending on the act and the damaged property.

If you, or someone you know, are charged with mischief, contact our criminal defence lawyers in Toronto for legal representation.