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What is a Crown Pre-Trial? A Crown Pre-Trial, also referred to as a “Crown Resolution Meeting” is a discussion held with the Crown Attorney and the Defence Lawyer that occurs before a trial is scheduled or a trial date is set. This Crown pre-trial is the first chance...

Types of Bail in Ontario In Ontario, bail is a court order that allows an accused person to remain in the community while their case is pending in the criminal court. With this order comes a number of conditions that are imposed as terms of release for the accused. If...

What does disclosure mean in Canadian Criminal Law? At your first appearance, the Crown will confirm whether or not your disclosure is available. Disclosure is the information in the possession of the Crown that may be relied upon in the prosecution. This allows you...

What is a diversion? Diversions are programs that provide an alternative to prosecution. These programs are offered in courthouses throughout different parts of Ontario and can be either formal and structured or informal and simple.  Diversions can take the form of...

How Can A Peace Bond Help Me? A peace bond is a highly useful option that allows an accused to avoid a criminal record rather than proceeding to trial. A peace bond could have adverse consequences for you outside of court, especially with respect to family court,...

I’ve been asked to turn myself in. What do I do now? The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees everyone’s right to silence, and a right to retain and instruct counsel without delay. You are therefore never required to provide a statement or to attend the...

Why You Need a Home Inspection before Purchasing a Home in Ontario All homes, regardless of their age, should be inspected by a professional before purchase. No matter how nice the home looks, any home can have serious issues that can cost you time and money to...