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When it comes to youth crimes judges have a wide array of sentencing options. These provide alternatives to imprisonment and focus on rehabilitation. For adults, however, the same special considerations given to young offenders do not apply. Currently, the sentencing options courts have for adult offenders are limited. In this article, Toronto criminal defence lawyers examine why […]

Proving an accused’s involvement in a criminal organization is not always an easy undertaking for Prosecutors. Gang membership adherences are continuously changing and secretive. Further, what constitutes a gang or criminal organization can be difficult to define. However, when memberships are proven, or organizations are clearly defined, a successful prosecution will increase sentences. In this

Police entrapment is an oft-misunderstood term. There are a number of television-inspired myths surrounding what police can and cannot do. As an unfortunate result, people at times do not realize that they are victims of police entrapment. This blog looks at the most common police entrapment myths and misunderstandings in Toronto. UNDERCOVER POLICE HAS TO TELL

Theft, robbery, and burglary all involve the stealing of property. These charges, however, under Canadian law have different meanings, interpretations and consequences. Defending against any of these charges requires an understanding of the differences between them. THEFT – SECTION 322 OF THE CRIMINAL CODE Simply stated, theft is intentionally taking property that belongs to someone

Some police investigative techniques often leave an accused person feeling that the police tricked them into committing a crime. Whenever police employ tactics that influence an accused to commit a crime by the use of trickery, persuasion or fraud it can be considered ‘police entrapment’. A police officer during the course of their investigations is

A Probation Order has become a far too common component of a person’s sentence. Probation Orders contain conditions that must be followed for the term of the order. Failing to comply with a probation condition can result in serious consequences. PROBATION ORDERS The conditions imposed on a Probation Order should reflect the nature of the

Canada’s recent federal legalization of cannabis has been making headlines around the world, but how legalization affects youth and underage cannabis possession is rarely mentioned. Federally, the minimum age for marihuana possession is 18. But, as with tobacco and alcohol, individual provinces can set their own age limits. In Ontario, the minimum age is 19 to buy,

Having your child face criminal charges is challenging for any family. Parents can have an especially difficult time both accepting that their child is involved in the justice system and also finding the right balancing of supporting their child, maintaining their parental role and acting as their surety. We take a look at the parent’s

A criminal record can put a limit on your freedoms and your opportunities. For youth, that means putting a limit on your future. It’s no wonder that young offenders and their parents so often ask, “how long does a youth criminal record last?” In our Toronto Youth Criminal Law Myths article, we addressed the myth that youth