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Sexual Assault Law in Canada -
What You Need to Know
January 2025
The law regarding sexual assault in Canada is complicated, at times confusing and constantly evolving. In fact, many of our clients are surprised, sometimes shocked, to learn after they have been charged that their understanding of what constitutes a sexual assault is not in line with the law.
You Can Hire a Criminal Lawyer in the GTA from Anywhere in Ontario
February 2023
The Province of Ontario is the second largest province by area and the largest province by population. It covers over 1 million square kilometers and can be extremely difficult to traverse, particularly during the winter months.
What are my rights and obligations when dealing with police?
January 2021
People often ask about their rights and obligations when they are stopped and questioned by police. The answer to this question depends on the facts of the situation, including where you are located, whether police are simply interacting with you or you have been arrested or detained.
Are police allowed to search my phone upon arrest?
May 2020
Generally, police need to obtain a search warrant before searching a cell phone. There are, however, exceptions. One of those exceptions is if the search is incident to an arrest. In those cases, police may have the right to search a person’s cell phone if certain conditions are satisfied.
Defending Against Sexual Assault Charges -
What You Need to Know
June 2019
Defending against sexual assault charges is becoming increasingly difficult in the #metoo era. In fact, there have been a number of incremental legislative amendments and other changes in the law over the years that make defending against allegations of sexual assault more difficult than other charges.
What to do if you get a call from the Police -
Call a Lawyer!
April 2019
You’ve just received a call from the police, asking you to come in and answer a few questions. What should you do? Should you talk with the police? Should you comply with everything that’s requested of you? It is important that you know what to do if you are ever contacted by the police. The first thing you should do, in every case, is contact a criminal lawyer.
The Sex Offender Information Registration Act (“SOIRA”) and Christopher’s Law
January 2019
If a person is convicted of a designated sexual offence in Ontario, or is found to be not criminally responsible on account of mental disorder for such an offence, he or she will be required to comply with the Sex Offender Information Registration Act and the Christopher’s Law (Sex Offender Registry), including to register with the National and Provincial Sex Offender Registries.
New Drinking and Driving Law in Canada Affects DUI Defence
December 2018
On December 18, 2018, amendments to the Criminal Code of Canada came into force that have transformed the law in Canada as it relates to drinking and driving offences, including Impaired Driving and 80 Plus.
Jian Ghomeshi found not guilty – criminal lawyer Mark Hogan explains why
March 2016
As expected by many in the legal community, Jian Ghomeshi was found Not Guilty. Here are the reasons why.
What is to be done about Drunk Driving in Canada?
January 2016
Drunk driving is an epidemic in Canada. There is little debate about this. MADD estimates that in 2010 approximately one-half of motor vehicle fatalities in Canada, and over 63,800 motor vehicle injuries (approximately 175 per day), were related to impaired driving. Despite universal opinion that drinking and driving must be stopped, there appears to be a divergence of opinion over exactly what ought to be done to stop it.
Has Your Son or Daughter Been Charged with a Drug Offence in Ontario?
December 2015
Have you received that dreaded phone call from the police informing you that your child has been caught possessing drugs or trafficking drugs in Ontario? If you have, like most parents, you probably have a host of questions, such as: “Did the police make a mistake?” “What happens next?” “Is there anything I can do to make things better?” “Will my child go to jail?” “Will this have an impact on my child for the rest of his or her life?”
Insider Trading and Tipping in Toronto Ontario – Lessons from Mitchell Finkelstein
August 2015
In a recent decision released by the Ontario Securities Commission, a panel of two OSC commissioners ordered Mitchell Finkelstein, a former Bay Street lawyer, and other members of an insider-trading ring to pay financial penalties and costs totaling almost $3 million. Find out why.
The Dismissal of Charges Against Rob Ford’s Driver
May 2015
On May 8th, 2015, the Ontario Court of Justice dismissed all drug charges against Sandro Lisi, the friend and former driver of Rob Ford, the former Mayor of Toronto Mayor. Lisi, and his colleague Jamshid Bahrami, were charged with trafficking marijuana and other related drug charges. Find out why the charges were dismissed.
7 reasons to retain a criminal defence lawyer in Ontario
April 2015
There are a number of good reasons why you should retain a criminal defence lawyer and do so early on in the process, ideally within days after being charged with a criminal offence in Ontario.
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