Criminal Offences
Domestic Assault First Court Date in Ontario
The first court date in an Ontario domestic assault case is usually administrative. In most cases, nobody is testifying and no trial is happening that
June 25, 2026
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Criminal Offences
Peace Bond vs. Domestic Assault Conviction in Ontario
A peace bond is not the same as a domestic assault conviction, but it is still a court order with conditions and breach risk.
June 17, 2026
Criminal Offences
What Happens After a Domestic Assault Charge in Ontario?
After a domestic assault charge, the process usually moves through release conditions, disclosure, Crown screening, and resolution or trial.
June 17, 2026
Driving Offences
Driving with a handheld device? Ontario Distracted Driving Laws 101
What is Distracted Driving in Ontario? Distracted driving is when a person driving a vehicle is distracted by other things or activities that take the
February 23, 2024
Criminal Offences
The Right to Counsel
Section 10(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees you the right to speak with a lawyer (counsel) before answering the police questions
May 31, 2023
FYI
The Law Related to Automatism
What is Automatism? At common law, automatism is “a state of impaired consciousness, rather than unconsciousness, in which an individual, though capable of action, has
May 30, 2023
FYI
Police need Reasonable Suspicion for a Roadside Drug Test
The standard for demanding a roadside drug test in Canada is higher than for a roadside breath test. On December 18, 2018, our laws changed
January 21, 2021
Criminal Offences
What you should know about a Conditional Discharge
A person who is found guilty or pleads guilty to an offence may receive a conditional discharge or an absolute discharge. In both cases, no
January 20, 2021
Criminal Offences
How a Judge determines whether the Complainant in a Sexual Assault Case can be believed
Eyewitness identification of the person who allegedly committed a crime, as well as the circumstances involved in the offence, can directly tie the accused to
August 24, 2020