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27 Jan

Toronto Criminal Defense Lawyer – Common Questions from the Public

IntroductionCriminal defense lawyers are often at the centre of many questions from the public on topics such as becoming a Toronto Criminal Defense Lawyer, the ethics of being a criminal defense lawyer, how much it costs to retain a defense lawyer, how can a defense lawyer represent a guilty person — and the list goes on!As a practicing criminal defense lawyer in Toronto, you hear these questions asked by a wide range of people, from clients, to the media [...]

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23 Jan

Toronto Criminal Lawyers Lists & What To Make of Them

So – you’ve been charged with a criminal offence in Toronto. You are probably stressed, nervous and not sure what to do next. Your next move is to probably begin your search for a Toronto Criminal Lawyer if you plan not not self-representing.In your search, you may begin by asking around for someone who knows a criminal lawyer or do your own research. On the Internet, you’ll find many criminal lawyers advertising their services. You will [...]

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20 Jan

Toronto Theft Lawyer: Answers to FAQ About Theft

IntroductionAndrew Captan is a Toronto Criminal Defense Lawyer, and a Toronto Theft Lawyer, 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 Theft in Ontario, Canada?Theft is one of the most common offences that a Toronto Criminal Defense Lawyer, [...]

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19 Jan

Toronto Criminal Harassment Lawyer

Have you been charged with the Criminal offence of Criminal Harassment? If so, you’re probably searching for a Toronto Criminal Harassment Lawyer and also looking for information about the offence. In this blog, I will provide you answers to questions you probably have about the charge. For more information, please visit my site HERE.Is Criminal Harassment a Crime in Ontario, CanadaYes – it is a crime that falls under s. 264 of the Criminal Code of Canada [...]

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13 Jan

Everything to Know about the Crime of Assault in Toronto

IntroductionThere are different types of crimes in the Criminal Code of Canada – from property crimes, to crimes against dishonesty One category of crimes is violent crimes. There are a wide range of violent crimes that Violent Crime Lawyers encounter, such as:AssaultAssault with weaponAggravated assaultAssault causing bodily harmRobberyThis article focuses on the offence of Assault and is written by an experienced Toronto Assault and Battery Lawyer.What Is an Assault?An assault generally involves any application of force, directly or indirectly, with [...]

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04 Jan

Q & A from a Domestic Abuse Lawyer in Toronto

IntroductionDomestic Abuse Lawyers in Toronto often are faced with a series of common questions. In what follows, I will outline what these questions are and provide answers to them.What is a Domestic Abuse Charge?While there is no charge of “domestic abuse” under the Criminal Code of Canada, per se, the most common domestic abuse charge that a Toronto Domestic Abuse Lawyer sees would be that of a common or simple assault. An assault is any intentional application of force, [...]

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21 Dec

Domestic Assault Lawyer in Toronto

IntroductionAndrew Captan – Domestic Assault Lawyer is an experienced Criminal Defence Lawyer stationed in Toronto, and, in this article, provides tips to locating the best Domestic Violence Lawyer for you. You may schedule a consultation with Andrew Captan by calling (647) 878-6355, e-mailing andrew@captanlaw.com or visiting his website HERE.Introduction to Domestic Assault ChargesHave you been charged with a Domestic Assault or Domestic Violence related offence? Your search for a Domestic Assault Lawyer begins here!Unfortunately, Domestic Assault and [...]

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02 Dec

Explaining Adult Charge Screening Forms for Lay People

In Ontario, everyone charged with a criminal offence will receive disclosure at some point in the early phase of their case. Disclosure consists of the evidence upon which the Crown Attorney will rely to prosecute a case. Each accused person is constitutionally entitled to obtain Disclosure from the Crown before making crucial decisions in their case.One document that is often provided in disclosure, and is quite crucial to understand, is called an Adult Charge Screening [...]

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29 Jun

A description of the offence of Assault Causing Bodily Harm

IntroductionAssault causing bodily harm is a criminal offence found under s. 267(b) of the Criminal Code of Canada. It is a “hybrid” criminal offence, meaning that the Crown can choose to proceed either by Summary Conviction or by Indictment. The maximum sentence is 10 years of jail if the Crown proceeds by Indictment, and 18 months in jail if the Crown elects by Summary Conviction. There are no minimum punishments associated with the offence. The lowest [...]

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28 Jun

Self-Defence – A Simplified Explanation of the Defence in Canadian Criminal Law

Criminal lawyers, including myself, will at some point in time have a client tell them that their actions amounted to “self-defence”. However, their understanding of what self-defence is can be vary different than what Canadian criminal law says it is. So, what is self-defence?LEGAL OVERVIEWSelf-defence is what is considered a “justification” for what would otherwise be criminal wrongdoing. Section 34 of the Criminal Code of Canada sets out what Parliament has defined as self-defence, [...]

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