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5 Reasons People Are Getting Charged with Impaired Driving

Unsure why you might be charged with Impaired Driving? What The Law breaks down five reasons that might make you a danger on Ontario’s roads.

Ontario’s Criminal Courts Reopening During COVID-19

With courthouses across Ontario now reopening, find out how this will affect your case and how you can get free legal assistance here.

Is Canada’s Justice System Really Colour-Blind?

Does Canada have a truly equal society? Read our latest post to find out why some Canadians might face unfair discrimination both in public and in court.

When Is A Murder Charge First-Degree or Second-Degree?

As one of the most serious crimes in Canada’s Criminal Code, murder is an offence with far-reaching consequences for the accused. Yet a murder charge can be more complicated than it appears, particularly regarding the circumstances and intention behind…

Care & Control Charges: A No-Nonsense Guide

Have you or a loved one been charged with impaired driving in Ontario? If so, it is likely they will be deemed responsible for operating the vehicle. Known legally as Care and Control, this responsibility can have a significantly negative impact on your…

How A Lawyer Can Clear Your Name

Have you been charged with a crime? Learn how having a good lawyer by your side can make all the difference in securing you a better future.

3 Things You Need to Know About Bail Hearings in Ontario

If someone you know has been accused of a serious crime and is held in custody, it is possible they might have to attend a bail hearing.

Everything You Need to Know About Indictable Offence Charges

Have you been charged with an Indictable Offence? Read our latest post to find out more, then contact What The Law to prepare the best defence.

How Canadian Law Deals with Sexual Assault Charges

In Canada, Sexual assault is a very serious crime. Learn about how they are investigated, and the potentially severe penalties they carry.

Preparing for your First Court Appearance

Have an upcoming first appearance in court? Learn what to expect, how to be prepared, and why a lawyer can make the process much easier.

Defending the Accused: Criminal Rights in Canada

Is it true that people accused of crime are innocent before guilty? Find out the answer and what other criminal rights people have under Canadian law.

Are you ready for R.I.D.E. this winter? | What The Law

Have you been stopped for drunk driving? Learn about the RIDE scheme and how you can keep yourself safe on the road this winter season.

What is the Partner Assault Response Program (PAR)?

Read our latest post to learn more. If you have been charged with Domestic Assault, contact What The Law, Criminal Defence Lawyers in Toronto and the GTA.

3 Things You Must Know About Aggravated Assault Charges

Our latest post outlines the 3 things that define Aggravated Assault. If you are facing these charges contact What The Law, Criminal Defence Lawyers 24 / 7.

What Is Fraud? | Fraud Defence Lawyers Toronto & GTA

Fraud is categorized into two parts. Fraud over $5000.00 is where the value of goods that were allegedly defrauded is over $5000.00. Fraud under $5000.000 where the value of goods that were allegedly defrauded is under $5000.00.

Bail Hearing Lawyers Toronto, Richmond Hill, GTA

If you have been arrested and you were not released, you will have a right to a bail hearing before a judge. It is important to know that your bail hearing is not your trial.

Sexual Assault Charges? Find Out Why Consent Matters

Canada has a broad definition of sexual assault. It is not just about rape. It also covers all unwanted sexual activity, including sexual grabbing, kissing, and fondling.

Assault Charges? Call a Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer

Have you been charged with assault in Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area? Call us today. It is important to hire an experienced Assault Criminal Defence Lawyer in Toronto to help you defend your charges.

Toronto Criminal Law Firm | Criminal Lawyer Toronto

If you have been charged with a criminal offence in the Toronto region, you need legal advice by a Toronto Criminal Lawyer.

Is Drugged Driving the Same as Drunk Driving?

Forty percent of Canadians who were killed in vehicle crashes tested positive for drugs, according to the Canadian Federal Government. That is higher than those who tested positive for alcohol at 22%. Although there are differences between the effects…

Arrested for Impaired Driving? Your Right to Speak to Your Lawyer

Ontario’s Impaired Driving laws and penalties are among the strictest in North America. Even if your blood alcohol level (BAC) isn’t over the legal limit, if you are caught operating a motor vehicle when your BAC is in what is known as the “warn range,”…