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In Canada, firearms are heavily regulated and offences are strictly enforced. Offences involving firearms have more severe sentencing. Even improper storage of a firearm can lead to jail time. Firearm sentences can be lengthy in Ontario. If you are facing firearms offences in Toronto, you should hire a criminal defence lawyer as soon as possible. MANDATORY MINIMUMS […]

In some instances, the Crown will offer a diversion, or direct accountability, instead of seeking a criminal conviction. Although ‘diversion’ is not finding guilt, it may require offenders to accept responsibility and not all criminal charges are eligible for diversion. WHAT IS DIVERSION? Diversion is an alternative method of reparation instead of traditional sentencing such as

Most people have heard the warnings that you should not represent yourself in court. A lesson that criminal lawyers watch self-represent accused persons learn everyday in criminal courts. Without a strong knowledge of the law, rules of evidence and legal procedures, you’re bound to make mistakes. Misunderstanding an evidentiary rule or procedure could mean crucial

Joyriding is taking a motor vehicle and operating it without the owner’s consent. The vehicle is usually returned or abandoned after use. It’s usually associated with a car but can include other motor vehicles, like boats, as well. Although joyriding isn’t an official term in the Criminal code, it is treated separately from motor vehicle

An ignition interlock device, sometimes called a blowbox, is a device that installs directly into your vehicle. If convicted of an impaired driving-related offence you may be required to install this device in your vehicle if you wish to resume driving. The ignition interlock tests your blood alcohol content (BAC) before engaging the ignition in

There’s a big difference between the criminal code offences of Mischief and Breaking & Entering. Breaking and entering is when you unlawfully enter someone else’s property, whereas mischief is when you damage or destroy someone else’s property. If you’re arrested for breaking and entering, the police will likely charge you with mischief as well. But

A breathalyzer is an essential tool in roadside alcohol tests. The concept is simple. You blow into the device, and it tests your blood alcohol content (BAC). If you breathe over the limit, 0.08 in Ontario, you’re facing a criminal offence. However, there are several factors that can cause false positives in breathalyzer tests. HEALTH

While Canada does not have the same ‘gun-loving’ reputation the United States might have, we certainly don’t shy away from guns. Nearly 6% of Canadians are gun owners, collectively owning between 10 and 20 million firearms. With the most common reasons for gun ownership being hunting and recreational shooting. With this comes the need to

Being charged with Assault with a Weapon usually conjures up images of more conventional weapons. But for one Ontario police constable the use of his tactical police gloves has led to weapon related charges. This police officer is currently before the courts on charges of manslaughter, aggravated assault, and assault with a deadly weapon. Back