The response of Ontario criminal courts to the pandemic has been to cease all non-essential operations and appearances. As discussed below, criminal cases can proceed in two different levels of court: the Ontario Court of Justice (the lower court – also known as...
A recent report has found that Toronto police conduct more strip searches than any other police force in Ontario, and Gerry McNeilly, Independent Police Review Director, says it’s time to take a look at the issue. Strip searches are defined as the rearranging or...
Katherine, Matthew, Dana and David hit the links on August 17, to participate in the Faces Magazine 5th annual charity golf tournament. As one of the sponsors of the event, David Anber contributed over $4,000.00 to the event which raises money for the Ottawa Senators...
Understanding the different Drinking and Driving infractions in Ontario, Quebec and Canada. Many people call me up and want to know the difference between “Impaired Driving” and “Driving Over 80” (over the legal limit). Even more people who come into my office don’t...
When I began law school, I was aware that something called “circumstantial evidence” existed. If asked to describe it, I wasn’t able to. This was never taught in any of my classes throughout my studies, and yet I kept coming across the term. So, one day, mid-way...
Many people think that my job involves getting people off on technicalities. Although that is sometimes true, generally speaking the Criminal Code of Canada and the Provincial Offences Act in Ontario are very stingy when it comes to so-called technicalities. More...
