Author - Andrew Captan

04 Oct

Toronto Police Criminal Record Check

IntroductionIf you’ve been charged with a crime, or convicted of a crime, you may be wondering about how Toronto Police Criminal Record Checks work and what they reveal about your criminal history, or ongoing criminal charges.In this article, these key questions will be answered, citing the relevant law.Criminal Charges versus Other OffencesThis article focuses on criminal offences, and how a Toronto Police Criminal Record Check works in relation to them, as opposed to other types of offences, such as [...]

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03 Oct

Toronto Weapons Lawyer

IntroductionThere are a wide range of weapon offences in the Criminal Code of Canada.  Weapons offences are considered serious crimes, and if you’ve been charged, chances are you’re searching for a Toronto Weapons Lawyer.Andrew Captan is a Toronto Weapons Lawyer and can assist with a free consultation.   This article shares general information about these types of charges, but you should always consult directly with a criminal lawyer before proceeding.Definition of WeaponA weapon is defined under s. 2 of the [...]

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02 Oct

Criminal Defence Lawyer Brampton

IntroductionBrampton, Ontario is home to over 600,000 people and is a growing suburb of Toronto.  With the influx of people has come an influx of criminal activity.In fact, Brampton’s crime rate has jumped nearly 25%.A Criminal Defence Lawyer in Brampton, as a result, will typically operate a busy practice. If you’re unlucky enough to have found yourself in a situation where you’ve been charged with a criminal offence in Brampton, ON, this article will provide you some useful information to [...]

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30 Sep

Criminal Lawyer Scarborough

IntroductionScarborough, 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 rateViolent crime is more prevalent in Scarborough (per 100,000) compared to the provincial rateProperty crime in Scarborough is higher than the national and provincial rateIf you’ve been charged with any crime in Scarborough, be it a violent [...]

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26 Sep

Toronto Drug Lawyer

IntroductionIf you’ve been charged with a drug crime in Toronto, you are probably searching for a Toronto Drug Lawyer to assist with your defence.  In this article, some key insights are shared regarding hiring a Toronto Drug Lawyer and defending Drug Charges in general.How Much Does a Toronto Drug Lawyer Cost?A Toronto Drug Lawyer’s cost will vary according to a number of factors, including:Number of years of experienceExpertise in the area of Drug LawSize of firm / practiceSome Toronto [...]

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25 Sep

Tips in Defending Domestic Assault Charges in Toronto

IntroductionI have been a Toronto Domestic Violence Lawyer since 2011. With over 13 years of representing individuals charged with Domestic Assault and Violence offences, I have noticed patterns develop in cases that ended in positive outcomes, as well as strategies employed that have worked well.In this article, I share some of the important tips and strategies in defending these types of criminal cases.This article could benefit any one of the following groups of people:Unrepresented partiesArticling studentsJunior criminal defence lawyersI [...]

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14 Aug

Top Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyers: Finding A Top Lawyer for Your Case

IntroductionHave you been charged with a crime in Toronto?  You’re likely scouring Google to locate Top Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyers to assist with your representation.  How do you figure out who the “top” defence lawyers are, given the volume of criminal defense attorneys in Toronto?  That is certainly not an easy task.Many criminal lawyers market themselves as the “best” or the “top”.  It’s worth noting that there are ethical rules in place that restrict a lawyer from making those [...]

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08 Aug

Toronto Youth Criminal Justice Act Lawyer

If you been charged with a crime, this means you are within the age of criminal responsibility in Canada.  The age of criminal responsibility across Canada begins at 12.  This means that from 12 years old and onward, you are at risk of criminal prosecution in Canada. Before 12, you are not at such risk, although deviant behaviour could give rise to other forms of state intervention that affect your liberty.Youth, or “young persons”, are legally defined to be [...]

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30 Jul

Ontario Criminal Lawyer: Top 5 Tips for Your Defence

IntroductionAndrew Captan is a practicing Ontario Criminal Lawyer. He was called to the Bar in 2011, and has practice in criminal defence throughout the province of Ontario for over 13 years.During the course of his work as a defence lawyer, he has garnered great experience throughout Ontario Courts in defending criminal charges.In this article, he provides his top 5 tips for the Defence of a criminal charge in Ontario.Tip 1 – Know The Case Inside OutAn experienced Ontario Criminal [...]

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25 Jul

Toronto Homicide Lawyer: A Guide to Defending Homicide Charges

IntroductionIf you’ve been charged with Homicide, you are facing the most serious criminal allegation in the Criminal Code of Canada.  Accordingly, you are at risk of the longest potential jail sentence available in Canada.In this Article, a description of the offence of Homicide offences is provided, along with potential defences which are commonly raised for these offences.Contact a Toronto Murder Lawyer today to discuss your matter.What is HomicideA homicide is an allegation that you have illegally ended someone’s life. [...]

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