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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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Inmate Deaths

In January 2023, the Ontario Chief Coroner’s Expert Panel on Deaths in Provincial Custody released a report entitled ‘An Obligation to Prevent: Report from the Ontario Chief Coroner’s Expert Panel on Deaths in Custody.’ The report—which has received significant media attention since its release—examines a recent increase in deaths among individuals incarcerated in Ontario’s custodial […]