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THE IMPORTANCE OF FIGHTING A SECOND DUI CHARGE Any impaired driving charge can severely impact your personal freedoms. It can result in a criminal record, more severe sentencing, limit travel, increase insurance rates, and will at least temporarily suspend your driving privileges. If you are facing a second (or more) driving under the influence charge, […]

The vast majority of criminal defences do not require the use of a private investigator. Criminal lawyers are highly skilled and extremely diligent in examining the investigative police report and the prosecution’s evidence. As such, hiring a PI is a special circumstance that is only used when necessary. It is best to consult your defence

If you have been accused of sexual assault, it is important to understand the possible consequences and take steps to protect yourself. An accusation of sexual assault can result in criminal charges, as well as damage to your reputation. You may be facing a lengthy prison sentence if convicted, so it is crucial to understand

In the spring of 2019, Ontario’s legal budget was slashed by 30%. The loss of $133 million in funding was already having a detrimental impact, but those effects are now being compounded in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The resulting cuts have significantly reduced the availability and access to Legal Aid services. Meanwhile, the

When you are charged with impaired driving, the stakes feel high. Taking a plea deal can be tempting for an impaired driving charge, but you might be wondering if you should fight them in court. DUI charges are embarrassing, scary, and most people want them over with as soon as possible. Pleading guilty, however, is

Innocent people do accept false guilty pleas is a misleading myth. Approximately 90% of all criminal cases in Canada are resolved prior to going to trial with plea bargains or withdrawals by the Crown. The potential for false guilty pleas is a significant concern as, of the 450,000 accused in Canada’s criminal justice system, the majority plead guilty. Even

When people are accused of a serious crime, their whole life changes in an instant. It is frightening knowing that you might be going to jail. It would be a difficult time for anyone. You will want the best criminal lawyer to help get you out of this mess unscathed. Turns out, finding the best

In all but the most clear-cut scenarios, the line that crosses over into police entrapment can be difficult to prove. Add in the plethora of police entrapment myths and misunderstandings from pop culture and the term can be especially confusing. As such, any new ruling in police entrapment cases can help to clarify where the law stands.

If you have lost trust in your lawyer, you do have the right to change counsel. Losing trust in your lawyer before trial is stressful and needs to be addressed as soon as possible.  But should you switch lawyers? Should you change lawyers? Depending on how far along your case is you may need permission from