Criminal Lawyer Scarborough
Introduction
Scarborough, Ontario, part of the Greater Toronto Area, has a population of around 700,000 (2021). A few quick points about crime in Scarborough:
- The total crime rate (per 100,000 people) in Scarborough is slightly below the national rate, but slightly above the provincial rate
- Violent crime is more prevalent in Scarborough (per 100,000) compared to the provincial rate
- Property crime in Scarborough is higher than the national and provincial rate
If you’ve been charged with any crime in Scarborough, be it a violent or property crime, your next step is to search for a Criminal Lawyer in Scarborough.
Andrew Captan is an experienced Criminal Lawyer who can assist you with your criminal case. After reading this article, feel free to contact him for a free case review at (647) 878 – 6355 or visit his website HERE.
Criminal Lawyer in Scarborough – Scope of Work
A Criminal Lawyer in Scarborough will assist with defending you in relation to a wide variety of criminal charges:
- Violent offences (Assault, Aggravated Assault, Attempt Murder)
- Sexual offences
- Property Crimes (Theft, Fraud)
- Driving Offences (DUIs, Dangerous Driving)
- Firearm Offences
- Youth Criminal Offences
If you are facing any one of these types of charges, then you are at risk of a permanent criminal record and jail time. Your next step is to retain a criminal defence lawyer.
Court Location – Scarborough Criminal Court
There used to be an Ontario Court of Justice located in Scarborough at 1911 Eglinton Avenue East. However, that court has been closed and a centralized Criminal Court in Toronto has taken its place, which is located at 10 Armoury Street in Toronto.
All criminal charges in Scarborough will be filtered to 10 Armoury Street moving forward.
Scarborough Police Divisions
If you’re being investigated or a crime in Scarborough, then you will be dealt with by the Toronto Police Service, and one of the Scarborough departments. Scarborough Police departments include 41 Division, 42 Division and 43 Division.
An experienced Criminal Lawyer in Scarborough will be able to navigate contact with these police divisions for you if you were contacted by a TPS officer who is looking to speak with you.
Andrew Captan – Criminal Lawyer Scarborough
If you are being investigated for a criminal offence arising out of Scarborough, Ontario or have been charged, contact Andrew Captan – Criminal Lawyer Scarborough for a FREE case review at (647) 878 – 6355, or e-mail him at andrew@captanlaw.com
He has over 13 years of criminal defence experience and routinely appeared in Scarborough Criminal Court (1911 Eglinton Ave) when it existed. He now appears regularly in the Ontario Court of Justice at 10 Armoury Street in Toronto, where all Scarborough criminal charges are filtered to.
