“I would certainly give Richard a positive rating. He was great, and the service at the firm was excellent.  I would recommend him for sure, he did a good job for me. He did better than anyone else could have,…

CHARGES:

Possession of Unstamped Tobacco contrary to Section 32 (1) of the Excise Act

BACKGROUND: the RCMP was notified by the Canadian Border Security Agency in the Cornwall area about a suspicious car. David was seated in the passenger…

CHARGES:

Assault Causing Bodily Harm contrary to Section 267 of the Criminal Code of Canada

BACKGROUND: Stephen attended a house party on New Year’s Eve.  As the night wore on, the party got out of hand and people were being…

It’s time to file our income taxes again and the Ontario criminal lawyers at Auger Hollingsworth want to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of filing your tax returns.  Most people don’t enjoy filling out their income tax…

When you read the first appearance date on the papers from the police, don’t panic.  This is not a trial date.  The first appearance date is simply the day that you have to appear in court so that the court knows that…

If you think you might be charged by the police with a criminal offence, do not speak with the police.  You are not obligated to speak with the police, even if they try to convince you that you are.  You should call…

If the police contact you by telephone, it is important that you remain polite.  While it may be easy to become defensive or agitated when speaking to the police, it is your best interest to treat the police with respect and…

It is impossible to predict the outcome of a case so we are not able to guarantee what will happen in your case.  If anyone says that they can make you a guarantee about the outcome of your case, you should…

A surety is a person that knows the accused personally, is a friend or family member, who agrees to supervise the accused when they are released on bail.  The surety must present themselves at court and tell the court that they…

Before the bail conditions are proposed in court, and before you are in a position to formally agree to anything, you will go over them with your lawyer.  The criminal defence lawyers at Auger Hollingsworth make sure to thoroughly review…