Scarborough Criminal Defence Lawyer

Bail Hearing

When you are arrested and charged with a criminal, in some cases, you may be incarcerated. To determine whether you will be released or remain incarcerated pending your trial, a bail hearing is held at the Ontario Court of Justice. This is an integral part of any criminal case, because securing a release from custody ensures that you can continue to work on your case with your lawyer while being on a release, and reinforces the presumption of innocence is upheld as a constitutional principle.

At Zamani Law, we have successfully conducted hundreds of bail hearings and other bail matters, including bail reviews and bail variations at the Superior Court of Justice. We are experienced in all bail issues, and we are a call away to help you or your loved one.

Domestic Violence

Although domestic violence typical result in being charged with assault, it’s treated and prosecuted differently than other types of assaults. It usually entails the use of violence within a domestic relationship, such as between couples, common-law partners, or a parent and a child. A domestic violence criminal charge is complex and requires the expertise of an experienced criminal defence lawyer to fight the allegations.

Get in touch with our experienced lawyers for exceptional defence against domestic violence charges. Our criminal defence lawyers in Scarborough work to attain only the best possible outcome, including withdrawal of the allegations you’re facing.

Youth Offences

In most situations, youth offences (crimes committed by a person of 12-17 years of age) are investigated and prosecuted in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act. This act provides special treatment to young offenders, given that they lack moral culpability due to their diminished maturity. The YCJA has strict limitations on how the Crown ought to prosecute youth offenders. It stresses on the importance of rehabilitation and reintegration of youths into society. Despite the legal advantages offered by the YCJA, youth offences still pose serious consequences that could affect the rest of your life.

The lawyers at Zamani law are well-versed with the YCJA and ready to defend young people against criminal charges. Don’t let a youth offence ruin the rest of your life! Contact our experienced criminal defence lawyers in Scarborough for expert legal counsel.

Driving Offences & DUI

Impaired driving, drugged driving, driving at or over 80mgs, refusing a breath sample, and many other driving offences are criminal acts. When charged with a driving offence, its vital to secure legal counsel due to the penalties that some offences carry. For many years, the lawyers at Zamani Law have defended clients against driving-related charges, giving them the necessary expertise to tackle any driving offence you may be facing.

Contact our criminal defence lawyers today for a free consultation.

Drug Crimes

Drug crimes include production, importation, trafficking, and possession of illegal or controlled drugs and substances. With the opioid and street drug crisis in Canada, those convicted of drug offences face severe penalties, including lengthy sentences and a permanent criminal record.

When faced with a drug charge, having a criminal defence lawyer who is well-versed in drug-related criminal laws and has experience defending against drug charges is essential. Based on your criminal charges, the defence lawyer will build a formidable strategy to challenge the case against you and obtain the best possible results.

Assault & Threats

According to the Canadian Criminal Code, the intentional application of force on another person, either directly or indirectly, is considered an assault. There are several categories of assault charges, including simple assault, assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, aggravated assault and more. The categories vary in severity, but each carries severe consequences upon conviction. For example, a simple assault conviction can lead to up to 5 years in jail.

A threat is any deed, action, or words that imply beyond reasonable ground the intent to use force on another person.

Retaining an experienced criminal defence lawyer for a threat or assault charge makes a huge difference in the results of your criminal case. Contact us for a free consultation on the allegations you’re facing.

Weapon Charges

Firearm offences are taken very seriously by the Crown, and they carry severe consequences, including mandatory minimum sentences. For repeat offences, the penalties imposed upon conviction are much higher. Therefore, it’s advisable to retain the services of an experienced defence lawyer in Scarborough to defend against gun-related charges.

Zamani Law has successfully defended many clients facing gun crime charges, including carrying a concealed firearm, unlawful use of a firearm, possession of an unregistered firearm, and other gun-related crimes. Call us today for an exceptional defence against your charges.

Theft & Fraud

Theft involves taking or using another person’s property without their consent, for example, shoplifting. Fraud is a category of theft offences that involves acquiring another person’s money, land, or any other property through deceitful methods, such as stealing someone else’s details to create a fake credit card.

Depending on the sophistication of the theft or fraud offence, one can face a range of consequences, including minimum mandatory sentences. Zamani Law has the experience to defend you against fraud or theft charges, and they can alleviate the charges to obtain a better outcome, such as withdrawal of the case or a non-custodial sentence. Contact us for a free consultation on your case.

Human Trafficking

According to the Criminal Code of Canada, human trafficking offences encompass a wide range of criminal acts. Some of them include transporting, holding, harbouring, or receiving a person, receiving financial benefits to facilitate trafficking, destroying or withholding a person’s identification documents, controlling or influencing a person’s movements, and more.

Human trafficking and related offences pose severe penalties, including minimum mandatory sentences upon conviction. If you are facing human trafficking and any related charges, our experienced Lawyers at Zamani Law can defend you.

Sexual Assault

The Criminal Code of Canada terms sexual assault as any unwanted sexual activity, no matter how minor. This includes an unsolicited kiss, sexual touch, intercourse, and more. With the increased attention and awareness on sexual offences, primarily through social media, these charges are becoming more complicated, and they carry very severe penalties.

At Zamani Law, we understand the risks involved in such matters, and we are ready to scrutinize the evidence presented against you. As experienced sexual assault defence lawyers in Scarborough, we can help you fight any sexual allegations to attain positive results, including an acquittal.

Robbery

Robbery is one of the most serious offences in the criminal code, and it carries the potential for life a sentence. This is because unlike theft, robbery entails the use of violence or threats of violence when taking or attempting to take property from an individual, store, office, bank, or other premises.

Robbery offences carry severe penalties, especially for repeat offences and when a weapon was involved. Therefore, it’s essential to have experienced legal representation. At Zamani Law, our lawyers have successfully defended many clients facing robbery charges. Contact us for a free consultation with one of our criminal defence lawyers in Scarborough.

Mischief

Mischief charges can be laid against you if you deliberately damage property, or render it dangerous, useless, or ineffective. Even when the property is yours, you can face mischief criminal charges in certain circumstances. For example, if you only own a part of the stuff you damaged or you did it with the intent to defraud.

Mischief offences carry a range of penalties based on the act, intention, and the property destroyed. Contact us today to help you alleviate the mischief charges you’re facing in Scarborough.