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26 Jul

Careless Driving Lawyer in Toronto

IntroductionCareless Driving is a traffic offence under s. 130 of the Highway Traffic Act in Ontario.  While Careless Driving is not a criminal charge (and, for example, is different than Dangerous Driving), the penalties and consequences are still extremely serious.  Careless Driving is considered one of the most serious types of traffic related tickets you can receive in Ontario.  Being ticketed for careless driving would result in a summons for you to appear in court.If you received such a [...]

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30 Jun

Dangerous Driving Lawyer Toronto

IntroductionDangerous Driving is a criminal offence in Canada that carries serious consequences for those found guilty of it.Andrew Captan is an experienced Dangerous Driving Lawyer in Toronto, who answers some of the more common question he faces in his practice surrounding the charge of Dangerous Driving.Is dangerous driving a criminal offence in Canada?Yes – Dangerous Driving (or dangerous operation) is a Crime in Canada and subject to criminal penalties, all the way through to jail time.  The offence can [...]

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28 Jun

Best Assault Lawyer Toronto: How To Find the Best One for You

IntroductionIf you’ve been charged with the offence of Assault (also known as Common Assault or Simple Assault), contrary to s. 266 of the Criminal Code of Canada, you may be wondering what to do in order to find the Best Assault Lawyer in Toronto for you.I wrote a lengthy article on how to locate the Best Domestic Assault Lawyer in Toronto for you, which can be found HERE.  Many of the points from that article are applicable here, with [...]

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19 Jun

Toronto Bail Hearing Lawyer

IntroductionA bail hearing is the first stage in the criminal court process in Canada and plays a critical role in the Canadian criminal justice system.  Bail hearings have an impact on a number of factors, including:An individual’s libertyThe extent to which a lawyer may be able to see or speak to their clientThe frequency by which individuals decide to plead guilty when facing criminal charges in CanadaIf you’ve been arrested for a crime, the police have the power to [...]

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16 Jun

Defense Lawyers in Toronto

If you’ve been charged with a crime in Toronto, you’re probably hunting for criminal defense lawyers in Toronto – trying to narrow down who you wish to retain.  Many people who have been charged with a crime contact a defense lawyer and are confused about the process; they are confused about their role in the process; they are even confused about the role of defense lawyers in Toronto. As a practicing Toronto criminal lawyer, I encounter these questions all the [...]

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10 May

Toronto Breach of Trust Lawyer

A “breach of trust” is a criminal law legal concept used in different contexts and has different meanings depending on the context.  This article will focus on the two main references:The criminal offence of “breach of trust”The act of breaching trust in another person or business organization, which is an aggravating feature of a crimeAndrew Captan is a Toronto Breach of Trust Lawyer who assists people in both of the aforementioned dilemmas.   In this article, a number of FAQ [...]

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02 May

Toronto Domestic Violence Lawyer: Summary of Steps in a Domestic Violence Case

Charged with a Domestic Violence offence in Toronto, Ontario?  Is it your first criminal offence you are dealing with?  You are probably confused at what the process you’ll face in court.  The following is a list of all the crucial steps in a Toronto Domestic Violence Case. As a practicing Toronto Domestic Violence Lawyer for over 10 years, there is a pattern to the sequence of steps in a Domestic Violence matter, starting with the arrest and charging process.Step 1 [...]

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28 Apr

Uttering Threats Lawyer Toronto

A moment of anger or frustration can quickly escalate into a serious criminal charge: uttering threats. If you find yourself accused of this offence, understanding your situation and securing an expert uttering threats lawyer Toronto is paramount.There is an immense stress and uncertainty that comes with criminal charges. We are dedicated to providing clear, effective, and compassionate legal representation to individuals facing uttering threats charges in Toronto and across the Greater Toronto Area.Andrew Captan is a Uttering Threats [...]

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26 Apr

Shoplifting Lawyer in Toronto

Andrew Captan is a Toronto Criminal Lawyer, and a Shoplifting Lawyer in Toronto, who practices in a wide array of criminal matters, including Theft Under $5,000 and Theft Over $5,000. He commonly faces a wide array of questions pertaining to Theft Charges in Toronto. Here are questions he commonly faces in his Theft practice, and answers to them.What is ShopliftingThere is no offence under the Criminal Code of Canada of shoplifting, per se.  Shoplifting is an offence that is captured by the Theft [...]

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18 Apr

Defense Lawyers in Toronto: The Importance of Disclosure

Have you been charged with a criminal offence in Toronto?  If it’s the first time you have been charged, you will need to become familiar with certain legal concepts, as you will hear them being discussed in your case whether or not you retainer a Toronto Criminal Lawyer.In this article, I will discuss the importance of Disclosure of explaining what it is. What is Disclosure in criminal law?There are two different uses of the word Disclosure in the Canadian criminal [...]

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