An over 80 charge means a blood alcohol concentration of 80 mg or more within two hours of driving. Learn the minimum penalties, Ontario licence suspensions, common defences and what happens after a charge in Ontario.
Uttering threats is a criminal offence under s. 264.1 of the Criminal Code. Learn what the Crown must prove, the penalties, common defences and what happens after a charge in Ontario.
When police can demand a breath sample, what counts as refusing a breathalyzer, the Ontario and Criminal Code penalties, and how refusal cases are defended.
How shoplifting charges in Ontario are laid, the Criminal Code penalties, how diversion and discharges work, and what can appear on a police record check.
What counts as stunt driving in Ontario, what happens at the roadside and in court, and the decisions that matter most in the first few weeks after a charge.
Crown pre-trial in Ontario is an important stage in many criminal cases because it is often the first focused discussion about where the case is going. By this point, the defence should have enough information to discuss disclosure, the Crown’s position, possible resolution, trial issues, and next steps. The meeting is not a trial and…
Can police search your car in Ontario? Sometimes, but a routine traffic stop does not automatically give police unlimited authority to open your doors, glove box, console, bags, or trunk. The legality of a vehicle search depends on why police stopped you, whether they have a warrant or another lawful power, whether you consented, and…
A conditional discharge in Ontario can be a significant sentencing outcome because it allows a person to be found guilty without having a criminal conviction registered. That distinction matters, but it does not mean the case disappears immediately or that there are no obligations afterward. A conditional discharge comes with a probation order, and the…
Missing a criminal court date can turn one problem into two. A failure to appear in court Ontario matter may lead to a bench warrant, a new criminal charge, or stricter release conditions, depending on what happened and what document required you to attend. The safest response is to confirm the status of your case…
11(b) delay in Ontario can become a serious issue when a criminal case keeps getting adjourned, disclosure is slow, or trial dates are pushed far into the future. The concern is not just inconvenience. Section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter protects the right to be tried within a reasonable time, and in some cases delay…