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18 Mar

Spousal Abuse Lawyer Toronto: Categories of Offences

IntroductionSpousal Abuse, also referred to as Domestic Abuse or Domestic Assault in the criminal law context, is a very common type of criminal charge that is laid by police.The following are types of Spousal Abuse charges that can be laid:AssaultAssault with weaponAssault causing bodily harmAssault by chokingAggravated assaultSexual assaultForcible ConfinementAny one of these charges that occurs within the context of a domestic relationship would amount to a Spousal Abuse charge, for which you would be seeking a Spousal Abuse [...]

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17 Mar

Brampton Domestic Assault Lawyer

IntroductionIf you’ve been charged with a domestic assault or domestic violence charge in Peel, then you may be on the hunt for a Brampton Domestic Assault Lawyer. Andrew Captan is an experienced Brampton Domestic Assault Lawyer, with over 13 years of criminal defence practice in the Peel Region.  In this article, an overview of Domestic Assault cases is provided, which should clear up a number of questions you have about your case.What is a Domestic Assault in BramptonA Domestic Assault [...]

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07 Jan

Youth Criminal Lawyer Toronto

IntroductionIf you are under 18 and facing a criminal charge in Toronto, you will be looking for a Youth Criminal Lawyer to assist with your case.Your case will fall under the legal purview of the Youth Justice Court. A different body of law applies to young persons charged with crimes, most notably the Youth Criminal Justice Act.https://toronto-criminallawyer.ca/Andrew Captan is a Youth Criminal Lawyer in Toronto and has experience representing young persons charged with a variety of crimes, from [...]

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08 Nov

Notice to Public: Fraudulent Use of Lawyer’s (Andrew Captan’s) Name

I am the owner of this website – Andrew Captan, Criminal Lawyer. Today (Nov 8), I received a report from an individual who advised that someone had called her purporting to be me, attempting to gather bank account information. If you receive a call from anyone claiming to be me, please do not provide them any personal information. IT IS A SCAM. They may claim that your accounts have been compromised and they are calling [...]

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24 Oct

Criminal Code of Canada Uttering Threats

IntroductionThe Criminal Code of Canada is federal criminal law legislation that applies throughout Canada – in each province and territory.One of the offences in the Criminal Code of Canada is Uttering Threats, which is the focus of this article.If you’ve been charged with the Criminal Code offence of Uttering Threats in Ontario, Canada, contact an experienced Uttering Threats lawyer at this website HERE.What Section of the Criminal Code Contains the OffenceSection 264.1(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada contains [...]

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09 Oct

Toronto Mischief Lawyer

IntroductionThere are a number of property crimes in the Criminal Code of Canada that as defence lawyers we often see in our practices. One of the more common property crimes is Mischief, which is the focus of this article.If you’ve been charged with a Mischief (either Under or Over $5,000), then you’re in the right place. This article will provide you with a brief overview of the offence and information that will help guide you with your next steps [...]

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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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