Zamani Law Blog

The recent ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada regarding applications in criminal proceedings has brought forth a crucial clarification on the standard for summarily dismissing such applications. This landmark decision carries significant implications for the judicial process and the rights of individuals involved in criminal cases. By establishing that...

Being charged with a driving offence can be upsetting and confusing, especially if aggravating factors are involved, such as causing harm or driving while impaired. What are the penalties for driving offences in Ontario, and what can you do to defend yourself? Is there a way to have the charges...

The offence of uttering threats is taken very seriously in the Canadian criminal justice system. If you are facing an uttering threats charge under Canada’s laws, it is crucial that you prepare a solid defence in cooperation with an experienced criminal defence lawyer. In the paragraphs below, you will learn...

The ubiquity of mobile phones and Internet connectivity has made it increasingly easy to capture and share all types of images and related content. There are numerous benign reasons for publishing and distributing images but distributing intimate images without the consent of the subject is not one of them. In...

The right to counsel, also known as the right to legal representation, is essential to ensuring that the law is fairly and evenly applied to all people who come into contact with the criminal justice system. Most people know about this entitlement, but not everyone understands its importance and purpose....

Sexual assault is a very serious crime in Canada. Whether you are a victim of an alleged sexual assault or have been accused of this offence, understanding the legal framework around it is essential to ensuring that justice is administered correctly, and your rights are protected. One aspect of this...

Affidavits are a critical component of legal proceedings in Ontario, providing sworn evidence to support a case. If you’re involved in a legal matter, whether civil or criminal, you may be asked to provide an affidavit as part of your evidence. However, preparing an affidavit can be complex, and ensuring...

Being accused of a child pornography-related offence is extremely distressing. Not only do you have to deal with the police and the criminal justice system, but you also face an uncertain future of potential reputational damage, social ostracism, and job loss. If convicted, you may have to serve time, and...

Sexual assault allegations are highly distressing for both the victim and the accused. Victims are loath to relive the event when offering evidence, and the alleged assailants face the possibility of social exclusion, career loss, and ongoing stigmatization. To add to this, the sexual assault laws in Canada are complex,...

An allegation of sexual assault can have a devastating effect on the accused. Their career, reputation, and relationships could all be ruined, and they might serve time in prison. In this post, we’ll go through what sexual assault means under the Criminal Code of Canada and talk about what you...

Voyeurism has been a crime under the Criminal Code of Canada (the Code) since 2005, punishable by up to five years in prison. If the Crown proves that the accused person also intended to commit certain other sexually-based crimes while engaging in the voyeurism (ex: recording minors and intending to...

Impaired driving is a criminal offence in Canada that carries serious penalties if you’re convicted, even if it’s your first offence. While any criminal conviction affects your ability to travel internationally, there is a great deal of variability in how it affects it. Let’s address some of the most common...