Author - Andrew Captan

05 Apr

Should I Hire a Toronto Domestic Violence Lawyer?

IntroductionBeing charged with a crime, such as Assault or Domestic Assault, in Toronto is a significant event that people will try and avoid.  Once you find yourself in that situation, the first question that will cross your mind is whether you should retain a Toronto Domestic Violence Lawyer to assist you with your case.In this article, ____ reasons are provided which suggest that retaining a Domestic Violence Lawyer is your best option, even if you feel your charges are [...]

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12 Feb

Toronto Fingerprint Destruction Lawyer

IntroductionBeing charged with a criminal offence is a taxing process emotionally and financially. Everyone charged with a crime usually has an objective to walk away from the process as unscathed as possible, and ideally without a permanent criminal record. Aside from the outcome of the court process, people often wonder what happens to the fingerprints and photographs that you provide to the Toronto Police Service (TPS) prior to your case commencing. In this article, and explanation of the process of [...]

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31 Jan

Toronto Domestic Assault Lawyer Explains Domestic Court Process

IntroductionIf you’ve been charged with a domestic assault, spousal violence or domestic violence offence, then you may be wondering what the court process is going to be like.Andrew Captan, an experienced Toronto Domestic Assault Lawyer, explains the process in this article.A summary of the list of steps that occur in a standard Domestic Assault Case in Toronto can be laid out as follows:Charging process / Domestic Charges Laid1st Appearance in Court, which is on or around when Disclosure would [...]

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29 Jan

Andrew Captan – Toronto Criminal Lawyer Ranking

As a criminal lawyer, from time to time, your services will be ranked and critiqued, whether it be by other colleagues, other businesses/websites and your clients themselves.Andrew Captan – Toronto Criminal Lawyer has been ranked as a high performing criminal lawyer by a number of different businesses. Some of these rankings are as follows:Clever Canadian – Top 6 Criminal Lawyer in TorontoLocal Divine – Top Criminal LawyerThe Best Toronto – Top 10 Criminal Defence Lawyer in TorontoTrust Analytica [...]

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05 Jan

Defending Yourself Against Criminal Charges: A Defence Lawyer in Toronto’s Summary

IntroductionIf you’ve been charged with a criminal offence, you may be confused, scared and afraid of what is to come next.  After all, the stakes are high for anyone facing a criminal charge.  Potential consequences of a criminal conviction include:Loss of employmentInability to travelJail or other restrictive court ordersDeportation for non-citizensFinancial consequences (fees, fines, etc)As a Defence Lawyer in Toronto, a summary of the steps to defend oneself against a criminal case are provided here.  However, it is important [...]

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06 Dec

Assault by Choking Criminal Code

IntroductionThere are a range of Assault charges in the Criminal Code of Canada.  The most serious is Aggravated Assault. The least serious is Assault Simplicitor (or Common Assault).  In between those Assault charges, you have Assault by Choking under the Criminal Code.This article breaks down information surrounding:A definition of the offence of Assault by ChokingHow serious Assault by Choking under the Criminal Code isPotential defences for Assault by ChokingIf you’ve been charged with Assault by Choking in Toronto, you [...]

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17 Nov

Toronto Fraud Lawyer

IntroductionIf you’ve been charged with Fraud (whether it be Fraud Under or Over $5,000), you’re in the right place.  Andrew Captan, the author of this article, is an experienced Toronto Fraud Lawyer, with a particular interest in Employment Theft cases. A number of FAQs are answered by this Toronto Criminal Lawyer.  If you would like to schedule a consultation with him about your Fraud case, call (647) 878 – 6355, e-mail andrew@captanlaw.com or visit his main website HERE.What is Fraud [...]

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12 Nov

Assault Lawyers Toronto

IntroductionAssault lawyers in Toronto defend all assault-related offences under the Criminal Code of Canada. Andrew Captan is an experienced Assault Lawyer in Toronto, with over 12 years experience in criminal law.  In this article, a description of all the main assault-based offences are outlined, along with frequently asked questions surrounding them.What are the Assault related charges in TorontoThere are a range of criminal offences that have, as their root, the offence of Assault.  Assault Lawyers in Toronto will practice in [...]

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01 Nov

PAR Program in Toronto – What to Expect

What Does PAR Stand ForPAR in the context of criminal court is not the same term used in Golf!  In Criminal Courts throughout Ontario, PAR stands for “Partner Assault Response”.What Does The PAR Program InvolveThe PAR program is a type of counselling program, operated through a variety of different service providers, that targets domestic violence at an early stage.  The following are some of the topics covered in the program:Anger awarenessPower and controlGender rolesAnger interventions and applicationsEffective communication in the partner [...]

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31 Oct

Domestic Abuse Lawyer in Toronto – Key Responsibilities

Andrew Captan – Toronto Domestic Assault Lawyer – (647) 878 – 6355A Toronto Domestic Abuse Lawyer, also known as a domestic violence attorney, specializes in providing legal assistance to individuals involved in domestic violence situations.   In this article, a list of their role in domestic violence cases is outlined.While there is no crime in the Criminal Code of Canada referred to as “domestic abuse”, a range of offences capture conduct that would be considered domestic, or interpersonal violence and [...]

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