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31 Oct

Domestic Violence Lawyer Oshawa

Andrew Captan is an Experienced Domestic Violence Lawyer in Oshawa.  A large portion of his practice dedicated to defending persons charged with Domestic Assaults and Domestic Violence related charges.  People often refer to Domestic Assault Charges as any of the following:Domestic Violence ChargesSpousal Assault ChargesFamily Violence ChargesOnce you are charged with a Domestic Violence Charge by Durham Regional Police Service, your life typically immediately changes, despite the presumption of innocence:You are typically required to enter into conditions which restrict [...]

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14 Oct

Burlington DUI Lawyer

Charged with a DUI in Burlington, Ontario? Call (647) 878 – 6355 today!IntroductionFacing a criminal charge, such as a DUI, in Burlington can be a challenging and confusing experience, right from the get go. Finding the right Burlington DUI Lawyer will alleviate some of that stress, and all of the confusion, which is a common first step in the path taken by accused people.Andrew Captan is an experienced Burlington DUI Lawyer, with 15 years of experience as a criminal defence [...]

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03 Oct

Toronto Domestic Assault Lawyer: Explaining the First Appearance in Court

If you’re facing a domestic assault charge in Toronto, you will be issued a first appearance in court in two separate ways:Pursuant to a mandatory condition on your Undertaking to a Peace OfficerPursuant to a court ordered return date after a bail or show cause hearingThis article explores what to expect at a first appearance in domestic criminal court in Toronto.Note that this article is not a substitute for proper legal advice from a Toronto Domestic Assault Lawyer. [...]

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30 Sep

DUI Charges Toronto

Contact an Experienced DUI Lawyer in Toronto at (647) 878 – 6355Facing DUI Charges in Toronto can be a challenging experience. The law surrounding DUIs is complicated and quickly evolving, leaving even some seasoned Toronto Criminal Lawyers to shy away from taking on DUI cases. In this article, a series of often misunderstood or unknown concepts or legal points will be outlined for your benefit.Keep in mind that this article does not act as a substitute for [...]

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30 Sep

Toronto Criminal Harassment Lawyer

Criminal harassment is a serious offence under Canadian law, codified in section 264 of the Criminal Code. It is designed to address conduct that causes another person to fear for their safety or the safety of someone known to them. If you’ve been charged with this offence by the Toronto Police Service, you may be confused, scared and unsure of what to do next. This article will provide you some guidance on what the offence consists [...]

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25 Sep

Criminal Lawyer Rexdale

IntroductionFacing a criminal charge in Rexdale can be a daunting experience. Finding the right Criminal Lawyer in Rexdale will help give you some peace of mind that you are in good hands. Andrew Captan is an experienced Toronto and Rexdale Criminal Lawyer, with 15 years of experience as a criminal defence lawyer.Andrew Captan takes on all cases that stem from the Rexdale area, including:TheftAssaultRobberyBreaches of Court OrdersBreak and EnterMischiefAttempted MurderAnd Many MoreMr. Captan assists both Adults and Youths from the [...]

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17 Sep

Toronto Impaired Operation Lawyer

IntroductionIf you are facing an impaired driving charge in Toronto, your next step is to secure a Toronto Impaired Driving Lawyer.Before doing so, it is useful to understand how Impaired Operation cases work, what penalties you are at risk of and what the consequences of being found guilty are.Definition of Impaired DrivingAccording to the Criminal Code of Canada under s. 320.14(1)(a), if you operate a convenyance320.14 (1) Everyone commits an offence who(a) operates a conveyance while the person’s ability to operate it [...]

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15 Sep

Toronto Domestic Assault Lawyer: Analyzing an Adult Charge Screening Form in a Domestic Assault Case

IntroductionIf you’ve been charged with a Domestic Assault in Toronto, you will be embarking on a process that may seem very unfamiliar to you.  Part of that unfamiliarity will be caused by the legal language used in your case, including in your disclosure.One of the very first things you will receive in your case is your disclosure.  Within that disclosure, usually the Crown Attorney will attach a document, known as an Adult Charge Screening Form (if you are 18 [...]

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20 Aug

Toronto Domestic Assault Lawyer Tips on Home to Return Home & Reunite with Your Loved Ones

IntroductionIf you’ve been charged with a domestic assault related offence in Toronto or anywhere else in Ontario, one of the most crucial and common questions a lawyer is faced with before a case starts is “how and when can you get me home”?The reason this question is often asked is that, invariably, most people charged with domestic assault charges will be released on conditions that restrict contact with the complainant, who is often a significant other, and often a [...]

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01 Aug

Failure to Remain Lawyer Toronto

IntroductionHave you or someone you know been charged with the criminal offence of failure to remain? This article provides a brief summary of some of the key points regarding how these cases work, potential punishments, potential defences, amongst other useful tips. This article is not a substitution for retaining an expert Failure to Remain Lawyer in Toronto, however.You will often read or see in the news cases where people fled the scene of an accident, sometimes seriously injuring [...]

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