By Farid Zamani If your loved one was denied bail in Ontario, you may be scared, frustrated, and unsure what to do next. A bail denial can feel like the end of the road, especially if the first hearing was rushed or the release plan was not strong enough. But a bail denial is not …
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If you are planning a trip south of the border but have a past conviction, you likely want to know if a criminal record will prevent you from entering the United States. The answer depends heavily on the specific nature of your offence, how long ago the conviction occurred, and whether you have proactively secured …
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By Farid Zamani Getting arrested for domestic assault is a shock. For most people, it’s their first time dealing with the police. You probably have a lot of questions. What happens next? Can my partner just drop the charges? Will I go to jail? In Ontario, the justice system treats domestic assault very seriously. The …
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By Farid Zamani Getting charged with a crime is stressful. But facing charges for something that allegedly happened 10, 15, or 20 years ago is a different kind of nightmare. You might feel blindsided. You might not even remember the specific time or place the police are asking about. In Ontario, and across Canada, …
Historical Sexual Assault Claims in Ontario: Defending Against the Past Read More »
If you’ve been arrested, the next step for you will be a bail hearing, where a court will determine whether you’ll be released from custody while awaiting trial or remain in custody. Bail hearings in Ontario follow specific procedures that are governed by the Criminal Code of Canada. It’s in your best interest to know …
If you’ve been offered a peace bond in Canada, you probably have questions about how the process works and what the benefits and drawbacks are for you. Learning what’s involved will help you make a sound decision about whether you should consent to enter into the peace bond. Key Takeaways Agreeing to a peace bond …
If you’re facing a court date in Ontario, you may be wondering how to get criminal charges dropped. Although it never happens in the dramatic fashion depicted on TV shows, the Crown, the complainant, the judge, the defence lawyer, and the defendant can all influence the process. Dropping charges can mean either withdrawing the charges, …
If you are going through the criminal justice system or you have been convicted of a crime, you may be wondering, “How long does a criminal record last in Canada?” The answer is not as straightforward as you might hope. In some jurisdictions, certain records automatically disappear after a set time, but in Canada, the …
When someone is charged with a criminal offence, it will be either a summary or an indictable offence. The category of criminal offence affects everything from the way your case is handled to the penalties to the long-term consequences for the offender. Whatever you know about the criminal justice system hinges largely on whether the …
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