Your rights: Where there are no police safety concerns or security issues arrest, upon arrest: You are entitled to be advised of the right to speak to counsel without delay You are entitled to be advise that you can speak to any lawyer you want You are entitled to be provided the 1-800 number for […]
Getaway driver? Party to an offence? Can the accused get in trouble? What are his/ her liabilities? What if he/ she was under duress? What if he or she believed that the threats will be carried out if they do not participate in the commission of the offence? What if the accused was under […]
What is consent? Can consent be given in advance? What happens if he/ she is unconscious or semi-conscious? Can I test the waters? Must everything be explicit? But won’t that kill the mood? Do I need to ask for his/ her permission in a play-to-play manner before any advances? But what if I honestly but […]
Impaired driving in a canoe will be treated the same as impaired driving in a motor vehicle. Prior to the R v Sillars case Prior to the R v Sillars case, it was unclear whether canoes, a pleasure craft powered by muscular power was subject to the impaired laws. This is because […]
Frequently Asked Questions: Q: What are the penalties for impaired driving conviction? Impaired Driving To begin, each impaired driving charge carries its own minimum sentence of a fine and driving prohibition. The minimum fine is $1,000 for each offence (plus victim fine surcharge) and a 1 year driving prohibition on each […]
Overview of the law Self-defence has three requirements: An accused person must believe on reasonable grounds that force or the threat of force is being made against him/her or another person. The act that constitutes the offence was committed for the purpose of the accused defending or protecting himself or herself or other […]
Refusing to “Blow” If the police suspect that you have been drinking and driving, they will ask you for a breath sample. You will be asked to breathe into an ASD. This is typically referred to as a roadside police demand. If you do not comply, you will be charged with refusal. What is […]
Intoxicated Patrons in a Bar | An Offence It is an offence under Ontario’s Liquor Licence Act for an establishment (bar, restaurant, or any establishment with a liquor licence) to have intoxicated customers on the premises. The licensee shall not permit drunkenness, unlawful gambling or riotous, quarrelsome, violent or disorderly conduct to occur on […]
Being charged criminally is overwhelming. Choosing the right lawyer can help guide you through this difficult time. A lot of accused persons do not know that they have options. Just like any good coach, a good lawyer knows the terrain. They understand your position and the odds against you. They are invested in you . They are […]
Search Warrants | Understanding Your Rights Typically a search warrant is required to enter and search a place for evidence of a crime. The warrant may authorize police to search you at night and it may also allow forced entry. However there are instances where the police can enter your house without a warrant. […]