Criminal Offences

Criminal charges should be taken seriously from the beginning. A charge can affect employment, travel, family responsibilities, immigration status, professional licensing, and future opportunities. The right defence plan depends on the allegation, the evidence, the client’s record, the court location, and the outcome the client needs to protect.

Criminal Offences We Defend

The firm assists clients with criminal and quasi-criminal matters across Toronto and Ontario, including assault, domestic assault, sexual assault, harassment, theft, fraud, robbery, break and enter, weapons offences, impaired driving, over 80, dangerous driving, bail hearings, youth matters, and breaches of court orders.

• Assault and domestic assault charges
• Sexual assault and sexual offence allegations
• Theft, fraud, and possession of stolen property
• Impaired driving, over 80, and DUI-related charges
• Dangerous driving, careless driving, and stunt driving
• Drug possession and trafficking allegations
• Weapons offences
• Bail hearings and bail reviews
• Youth criminal justice matters

What To Do After Being Charged

Keep all release papers, court documents, police paperwork, and disclosure. Follow every release condition, even if the condition feels inconvenient or the other person tries to contact you. Do not guess about whether a text message, social media post, workplace contact, or third-party message is allowed. A breach allegation can make the original case harder to resolve.

Before deciding whether to plead guilty, seek a clear review of the evidence and the consequences. A lawyer can explain what the Crown must prove, what disclosure is missing, whether Charter issues may arise, and what outcomes may be realistic.

How Defence Strategy Is Built

Defence strategy is not one-size-fits-all. Some cases turn on identity, credibility, police procedure, missing disclosure, search and seizure issues, rights to counsel, lawful arrest, witness reliability, expert evidence, or whether the Crown can prove intent. Other cases may call for negotiation, counselling records, restitution, reference letters, treatment steps, or a focused trial plan.

The goal is to understand the legal risk and the practical risk together. A good defence plan should protect the client’s future, not simply move the file through court.