This post will focus on the burden of proof: beyond a reasonable doubt. Although, there are cases published in the media that might shock...

It’s been about a month since the courthouse have been “shut down” due to COVID-19. I have to give credit to the Judges, Justices,...

If you have a court date between now and May 29, your matter will automatically go over to another date. Please see the photo chart....

You do not need to attend your court date for the next few weeks. The Ontario Court of Justice has issued automatic remand dates. See the...

Criminal code offences related to drinking and driving include impaired operation, over 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood and refusing...

These are extremely serious charges. Depending if the charges are possession or distribution of child there is a 6-12 month mandatory...

The majority Ford government announced huge cuts to funding for Legal Aid Ontario. I haven’t been a lawyer long enough to wear silk robes...

A Quebec man convicted of killing another driver and injuring two teenagers while texting at the wheel has been sentenced to four years...

Sometimes in criminal court, people are prohibited from possessing cellphones. This is usually the case when there is a direct...

Adam Capay recently had his murder charges stayed by a Thunder Bay Superior Court for several breaches of his Charter of Rights and...

Robert Wright is charged with first degree murder. The Criminal Code requires his bail to be determined by the Superior Court of Justice....

A CTV reporter, Callam Rodya, was recently charged with child porn related charges. These are very serious offences and carry mandatory...

The Supreme Court of Canada found a teacher guilty of voyeriusm for recording students during school hours at school. Basically, the...

First off, although your appearance notice, undertaking to an officer, undertaking to a court, or recognizance of bail might say 9:30am,...

Many television shows portray litigating lawyers in court as smooth, silver tongued and dressed sharp. Of course those are nice qualities...

If you haven’t visited the Ontario Court of Appeal, it’s an absolute must for any history buff, aspiring lawyer, or just for the...

Practicing criminal law in Toronto was very different than practicing in Northern Ontario. Some key differences are the numerous amounts...