Disclosure refers to the evidence that the prosecutor and the police say supports the charges against you.  It is very important because you are entitled to know all of the evidence against you.  Before the case goes to court, you are legally…

While pleading guilty may seem like the best option and the one that will get your criminal case over with the quickest, it is not necessarily the best choice.  If you are facing criminal charges, you should not plead guilty…

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, it is important for you to find the best criminal lawyer possible to represent you.  It can be difficult however, to choose the lawyer that is best suited to…

The failure to stop at the scene of an accident is a very serious driving offence in the Criminal Code of Canada. Anyone who doesn’t stop his or her motor vehicle to give his or her name and address, and…

In the Criminal Code, fleeing police is defined as operating a motor vehicle while being pursued and failing, without a reasonable excuse and in order to evade the peace officer, to stop the vehicle as soon as is reasonable in…

Driving offences are serious crimes that carry serious penalties. In order to inform you about these penalties, we have prepared several blog posts that outline some of the different punishments Canadian law hands out to those who commit driving offences.…

Tax evasion and other violations of Canada’s Income Tax Act are serious criminal offences.  Canada’s Income Tax Act outlines all of the possible offences regarding the submission, payment, and handling of tax.  Some of the more serious offences include making a false…

Being charged with fraud in Ontario is a serious matter and if you are facing fraud charges, you need the help of an experienced lawyer.  Fraud in Ontario is defined as intentional deception for unlawful gain.  In other words, fraud occurs when…

If you have been charged with a criminal offence and have retained the help of an Ottawa criminal defence lawyer, the next thing you should be aware of is how you can be a good client.  This will help you…

When testifying in a criminal case, it is important to know how to be a good witness.  This may seem as simple as answering questions when asked, and while this is certainly the basis of testifying, being on the witness stand…