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Email Addresses for Ontario Courthouses
In the wake of COVID-19 (corona virus) the Ontario Court of Justice is now posting email address for urgent filings. How can I email the courthouse in Ontario? Here is the list of emails for Ontario Courthouses (Ontario Court of Justice – OCJ): Region City Email...
Update to Ontario Courts’ Response to COVID-19 (a.k.a. ‘coronavirus’)
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...
Toronto Police Conduct Too Many Strip Searches, Report Says
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...
David Anber’s Law Office Playing Golf and Raising Money for Charity in the Ottawa Community
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...
What’s the difference between “Impaired Driving,” “Over 80” and “Refusal”?
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...
Circumstantial Evidence – What Does This Mean?
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...