Zamani Law Blog

In Canada, the term “assault” covers a very wide range of offences, from raising a fist in a threatening manner to stabbing someone. If you are facing simple assault charges in Canada, you may be wondering, “Is assault an indictable offence?” The answer determines the type of penalties that the...

People are often surprised to learn that you can be charged with a driving offence for being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while sitting in a parked car. Just being in the driver’s seat with access to the car keys is enough to trigger a care and control...

Assault with a weapon is a serious charge in Canada that carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. If you have been charged with this crime and are preparing your case, you may be wondering what are the potential defences for assault with a weapon? What is Assault...

People charged with drug-related offences often want to know: what are drug trafficking charges under Canadian law, and how many years do you get for drug trafficking? Drug offences are taken very seriously by the courts, but the penalties for drug dealing charges vary widely and depend on factors such...

Most people think of forgery as copying a signature, but it is much more involved and covers a wide range of actions. If you have been charged with forgery or you are simply gathering information, you may be wondering how serious a crime it is and what is the maximum...

If you have been called to testify in a trial, sit for a deposition, or provide an affidavit, you may be worried about what happens if you lie under oath. Although it is both a legal and moral obligation to tell the truth while you are under oath, people sometimes...

In the late 1990s, a Sudbury woman named Kimberly Rogers was accused of welfare fraud for receiving social assistance and student loans at the same time, which was illegal. Her social assistance benefits were suspended, and following her conviction, she was placed under house arrest. She suffered financially, and her...

Following a major crime, the police often ask members of the public who saw something to come forward. These citizens could be asked to make a statement for use as evidence, or they could be asked to testify at trial. But how reliable are eyewitnesses? Can they be counted on...

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving technology that has been widely adopted across industries, institutions, and organizations. Police services around the world have started using it for everything from scheduling patrols to predictive policing, which identifies potential crime hotspots, aiming to prevent crime before it happens. Although AI can...

In police procedural dramas on TV, it is not uncommon to see a judge “throwing out” a case and for the accused person and their family to hug each other joyfully and leave the courthouse. In real life, having a case dismissed is a bit more complicated. You might be...

Social media is a big part of daily life, but it can easily complicate a criminal case. In this blog an experienced criminal lawyer in Toronto explains how social media can impact criminal cases and what you can do to minimize your risk. How Police and Prosecutors Use Social Media...

Protesting is an important means of self-expression in democratic societies. Unfortunately, even peaceful protests sometimes lead to criminal charges, and people can wind up in custody despite their best efforts to stay on the right side of the law. Having a criminal lawyer with Toronto experience is crucial to ensuring...