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Before even speaking with a lawyer most clients worry if they can afford the cost of their defence. Hiring a criminal defence lawyer is not a cheap endeavour. Still, given the risks involved it is absolutely necessary. In most cases, it’s much more affordable to hire an experienced lawyer right after you are charged rather […]

Voyeurism, or the act of secretly watching or recording a person who is naked for sexual purposes, is a recent addition to the criminal code. It was added in 2005 in response to the invention of new technology that makes recording video and images possible in more ways than ever before. The offence of voyeurism

As a witness, you want to be prepared to testify and clearly present your evidence to the judge and jury. While explaining the facts clearly to one person may not be challenging, many people feel anxious about speaking in front of an entire courtroom. Witness anxiety is common as your credibility is being questioned at

If you have been charged with attempt murder in Canada, it is important to seek legal advice from a criminal defence lawyer as soon as possible. The consequences of a conviction can be severe, and you need an experienced criminal lawyer who can help you navigate the criminal justice system and protect your rights. This

Recently, there have been several high-profile cases where murder cases, either first degree or second degree murder, have initially been charged as manslaughter or vice versa. While the definition of murder may seem straightforward, legally, specific circumstances determine whether a charge is deemed first, second-degree murder, or manslaughter. In this post, we’ll discuss the difference

Statistics reveal that every six days a woman in Canada is killed by intimate partner violence.  While domestic assaults can involve all genders, we know that 80% of the victims are women. Domestic assault is one of Canada’s most common violent crimes and is still under-reported, with approximately 70% of cases not reported to the police in the first

When you think of evidence police need to lay charges, you might imagine DNA samples, security video footage, fingerprints, and recorded phone messages. Many people assume witness statements alone are not enough for police to lay charges. That police need more that just a witness statement. But in fact, eyewitness statements alone are actually the

For years, private City of Toronto parking operators believed that they did not require parking permits. This belief was because of a written non-conforming preexisting use agreement that was grandfathered from the city. Recently, however, parking lot operators are facing restrictions and have been slammed with penalties for lack of a license. In this post,

In some cases when defending domestic assault, the accused may be asked to sign a peace bond before the crown will withdraw the charges. While this may seem like a reasonable request, there are potential consequences for the person signing the peace bond that requires careful consideration. In this post, we’ll discuss peace bonds, the