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Trusted criminal defence lawyers with real courtroom experience across Ontario

Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming

Most people have never been through the criminal court process before.

You’re right to be worried about a criminal charge, and the effect of a criminal record on your ability to drive, travel, and employment.

Most people immediately ask the same questions: What does this charge really mean? What happens next? How bad could this get? The early steps taken at the beginning of a criminal case can have a real impact on how it unfolds, including:

  • What the charge means & penalties
  • What are your rights after being charged
  • How do you review the evidence against you
  • How does someone communicate with the Crown attorney
  • Do you need a criminal defence lawyer

Making the right decisions for your defence means understanding what is involved, how the process works, and who to turn to for help.

Here, we aim to provide clear information to understand your situation and make informed decisions moving forward.

Experience & Criminal Defence

Like many things in life, in criminal defence experience counts!

Who your lawyer is, their background, education and trial experience can dramatically affect the outcome in a criminal matter.

Experienced criminal lawyers know, how the court operates, the people involved, which crown attorneys to work with and which judges you may want to avoid.

Criminal defence involves far more than simply appearing for the trial date. It includes:

  • How evidence is reviewed
  • Interpreting the law
  • How the criminal court operates
  • What to say and when

Our goal is to explain criminal charges in Ontario, clarify how the criminal court process works, and connect people with experienced criminal lawyers.

Understanding Criminal Charges in Ontario

Criminal charges vary widely in seriousness, penalties, and long-term consequences. Understanding what your charge involves helps clarify what happens next.

Criminal Driving Charges

Includes impaired driving, over 80, refusal, dangerous driving, driving while prohibited, and other Criminal Code motor-vehicle offences. These cases often carry immediate consequences and complex legal issues.l

Drug Charges

Includes possession, trafficking, production, and other drug-related Criminal Code offences. These cases vary in seriousness and involve search, seizure, and Charter issues.

Fraud & Theft Charges

Covers fraud, theft, forgery, and other financial or property-related offences, where cases often depend on documentation, intent, and how complex financial evidence is reviewed and interpreted by the court

Assault & Weapons Charges

Includes simple assault, assault causing bodily harm, assault with a weapon, and related offences. Outcomes depend on the facts, evidence, early decisions, and how the case is handled.

Domestic Assault Charges

Covers domestic assault allegations involving partners or family members, where cases often depend on credibility, context, prior history, and how statements and evidence are assessed in court.

Sexual Offences

Encompasses sexual assault and other sexual-related allegations. These cases are legally complex and often involve significant personal, reputational, and long-term consequences if not addressed carefully.

Speak With a Criminal Defence Lawyer About Your Charge

Now that you have taken the time to understand what you’re facing, the next step is to speak with a criminal defence lawyer. A confidential call can help clarify what to do next.”

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