North York Criminal Lawyer

CHARGED WITH A CRIME IN NORTH YORK, ONTARIO?

If you are a North York resident and charged with a criminal offence, your next step is to retain a North York Criminal Lawyer.    

Criminal Offences in North York (like everywhere else in Canada, as Criminal Law is Federal legislation) include:

• Assault
• DUI
• Robbery
• Dangerous Driving
• Theft / Shoplifting
• Break and Enter
• Mischief
• Domestic Violence
• And More

VIRTUAL / REMOTE CASE MANAGEMENT – TORONTO ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE

If you are charged with an offence in North York, Ontario, for less serious matters, you will usually be released on an Undertaking to a Peace Officer, with a requirement to attend two dates:

• A date for fingerprinting
• A first appearance in the Ontario Court of Justice located at 10 Armoury Street

At the time of writing this, individuals can attend their first appearance, and subsequent case management appearances, by Zoom Video.

TORONTO ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE – IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

Here are some key contacts for charges that arise in North York, Ontario.

• Duty Counsel at the Ontario Court of Justice:  416-646-1286
• Crown Attorney Office: West Toronto Crown: 416-212-2707 – WestTorontoCrown@ontario.ca | Central Toronto Crown: 416-212-2707 – CentralTorontoCrown@ontario.ca
• Public Prosecution Service of Canada: ppsc.10armoury.sppc@ppsc-sppc.gc.ca or 416 506-0539 [The PPSC is for Drug Related offences and other criminal offences not in the Criminal Code of Canada]
• Toronto Ontario Court of Justice – 416-212-2701 – 10Armoury.ocj.courts@ontario.ca

Contact a North York Criminal Lawyer for other contact details not listed here.

CONSEQUENCES OF BEING CHARGED WITH A CRIME IN NORTH YORK

If you are charged with a Crime in North York, Ontario, a number of consequences will occur:

• You will have your personal information, including fingerprints and photos, stored in a police database
• You will be arrested and released or arrested and held in custody for a bail hearing
• You will be required to attend court at 10 Armoury Street to respond to your criminal charges
• You will be at risk of a criminal record or more

Given the serious consequences that flow from being charged with a crime, it is wise to consult and retain an experienced North York Criminal Lawyer to reduce the impact of the case on you and the rest of your life.

HIRING AN EXPERIENCED NORTH YORK CRIMINAL LAWYER

Andrew Captan is an experienced North York Criminal Lawyer, and has been practicing for over 13 years as a criminal defence lawyer.  Hiring Mr. Captan, you will get the following:

• Direct contact with an experienced Toronto Criminal Lawyer with no “middle man” and no delegation of important legal work
• Constant communication with a lawyer and not a secretary or paralegal
• Individualized fees that will involve a payment pan if you cannot afford a full, lump sum retainer

Call Andrew Captan at (647) 878 – 6355 or visit his website HERE.