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R. v. Singh, 2024 ONCA 66

After consuming alcohol, the Appellant was involved in a motor vehicle accident that resulted in the death of the driver and their young child… WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW -There is no automatic reasonable expectation of privacy with respect to activities that occur in a hospital. -In this case, there was reasonable expectation of privacy […]

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R. v. Rudder, 2023 ONCA 864

Korey Rudder was convicted of five firearm and nine breach offences after a loaded handgun and ammunition were… WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW – There is a common law formal admission that withdraws a fact from issue and dispenses with the need for proof of that fact. This common law power is broader than the […]

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Criminal Code Offences

The Criminal Code is a comprehensive legal document that outlines an array of charges that an individual may face. It also integrates various other statutes, such as the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, which further establishes criminal liability. The Criminal Code is our guiding document, and our Ontario-based criminal lawyers, with their vast experience, can […]

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Brampton judge tosses organized crime-linked gambling case over ‘egregious’ 12-day wait for bail hearing

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Understanding Your Rights: A Guide for Criminal Defendants in Toronto

The Canadian justice system affords criminal defendants with several rights. If you have been charged with a criminal offence, you should be aware of these rights. This article is meant to be a summary of those rights only. If you are facing criminal charges and have questions about your rights, we recommend that you contact […]

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The Top 5 Things to Know About Bail Hearings in Toronto

1. Pursuant to s. 515 of the Criminal Code, in most cases, you are presumed to be releasable unless the Crown can convince the Court otherwise. If you have been charged with an offence and have been taken into police custody, then you will require a bail hearing to ensure you are released as you […]

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R. v. Singh, 2024 ONCA 66

R. v. Rudder, 2023 ONCA 864

Criminal Code Offences

Brampton judge tosses organized crime-linked gambling case over ‘egregious’ 12-day wait for bail hearing

Understanding Your Rights: A Guide for Criminal Defendants in Toronto

The Top 5 Things to Know About Bail Hearings in Toronto

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