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Why Should My First Meeting With My Lawyer Be In Person? Is A Zoom Meeting Okay?
One question I get asked a lot is “can we meet by zoom” for an initial free consultation. The short answer is that this [...]
What is Voyeurism?
The offence of voyeurism was only added to the Criminal Code of Canada in 2005, making it one of the most recent additions to [...]
Types of Sexual Assault Charges in Ontario
A sexual assault charge can be life-changing for defendants in Ontario. With harsh penalties from the criminal justice system and longer-term consequences that can [...]
How to Find Out If There Is a Warrant for My Arrest
An arrest warrant in your name from an outstanding criminal or misdemeanor charge in Ontario means that a police officer or any other law [...]
What are the Consequences of a First-Time Domestic Assault Charge?
Any domestic assault accusation in Ontario will be taken seriously by law enforcement and if it leads to a criminal charge, you will need [...]
What is the Sex Offender Registry in Ontario?
The Ontario Sex Offender Registry (OSOR) is a database that provides 24-hour information for police services about anyone convicted of a sexual offence in [...]
What are the Penalties for a First-Time DUI in Ontario?
The ramifications of a first-time DUI conviction go far beyond a rap on the knuckles and a license suspension. As the leading criminal cause [...]
What You Should Know About a Conditional Discharge
A discharge is the most lenient sentence a judge can give an adult offender. What is particularly attractive about it is that it is [...]
Recent Changes to Stunt Driving Laws in Ontario and Street Racing in Ontario
We have been defending clients from Stunt-Driving/Racing charges since the creation of the most recent incarnation of the law in 2007. Just as a [...]
Intermittent Jail Sentences: Not Always Served In Actual Jail
In Canada, shorter jail sentences are often structured to be served on weekends. These are called “intermittent sentences”. Courts usually order such sentences for employed [...]