first crimminal charge it is over 23.00 dollars how will affect travel
Whether this charge will impact your ability to travel depends on a host of factors but the most important one is the terms of your bail.IF the bail doesn't contain any terms that require you to remain...
View ArticlePossession
I think we may have spoken over the phone but just in case this is a different inquiry, marijuana cases - even in these quantities - can often be resolve by way of a "diversion" agreement. Diversion...
View ArticleSexual Assault He said She said
The scenario you describe -- an allegation where the complainant alleges one things while the defendant denies the allegation with no physical evidence to tilt the balance either way -- is extremely...
View ArticleCaught as a Shoplifter
Your friend is indeed fortunate that police chose not to attend. He's likely only going to receive a Trespass to Property notice and / or a "Civil Recovery" letter making a demand for payment.These...
View ArticleQuestion
These are always complicated issues as neither the Crown Attorney nor the Victim Witness Assistance Program will typically be on your side if you are a complainant seeking to lift a non-communication...
View ArticleShoplifting
I think you'll find our blog post on "Civil Recovery" answers your questions about this practice of 'demand letters' for so-called 'fines' in shoplifting cases where no charges have been...
View Articlelegal obligation and ability to confess a crime
There is never an "obligation" to "confess to a crime" - you have an absolute right to silence. If there were a warrant out for your arrest, you'd be best advised to turn yourself in rather than...
View ArticleAs a Canadian, do I have the right to travel abroad during court trial?
Your ability to travel during a court process depends on the conditions, if any, attached to your release. A lawyer would need to review your release papers (undertaking, promise to appear, or bail...
View ArticleTurned myself in
I'm sorry to hear about this difficult time in your life.Your case is complex in that you have made an admission of guilt to the police (which likely severely limits your leverage in contesting the...
View ArticleAdvice needed before being questioned by police
No one is under any obligation to speak with police and, generally speaking, the best advice is to exercise your right to silence.This goes doubly so for youth (under 18) who have a right to have a...
View ArticleSharing nude pictures
It is a criminal offence to 'distribute intimate images without consent' so a threat to release nude pictures online or to media could well constitute a crime.If you wish to consult further about this...
View ArticleInsurance Fraud
Making repayment does not prevent your insurance company from continuing its investigation and referring the matter to police if they believe a fraud was committed. However, in many cases, particularly...
View ArticleNEED ADVICE
This is almost certainly a SCAM. DO NOT SEND ANY ADDITIONAL $$.Demand a return of your initial $1050. Report this incident to police.
View ArticleDUI Charge
There is no requirement to be seen 'weaving' and it is routine - especially this time of year - for drivers to face charges arising out of RIDE spot checks.Having said that, there are numerous...
View Article2nd theft charge from employer
Employee theft or fraud charges are dealt with very seriously by the criminal courts as they are considered a "breach of trust". The addition of a related prior case is also a very aggravating factor....
View ArticleSpousal abuse - not criminally responsible
I'm not aware of any case in which a spouse has claimed "insanity" (or what legally we refer to as "Not Criminally Responsible" or NCR) in a domestic violence case that has not resulted in serious...
View Articlemissed date for fingerprints and photographs
Missing a fingerprint / photograph date carries a NEW criminal charge of "failing to appear" that can seriously complicate your case.You should be speaking to your lawyer immediately and reaching out...
View Articlewrongfully accused domestic
I'm sorry to hear about your charge. Unfortunately domestic violence cases carry a great deal of complexity and require a detailed understanding of the specifics of any individual case.My firm has...
View ArticleFalse Accusation
You did the right thing by exercising your right to silence but I would caution against assuming the officer shares your view that "there is no evidence".People often forget that the statement from the...
View Articlecross examination question
Any lawyer - crown or defence - can (and should!) ask leading questions of a witness who is being cross-examined. The rule against 'leading' only applies to questions asked of one's own witnesses...
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