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Frequently Asked Questions

Being accused of a criminal offence is a frightening and stressful experience. In order to properly defend yourself, you must understand your rights, court procedures and legal terminology. Here you will find a collection of frequently asked questions that may assist you in deciding how to best approach your case. The information provided is not intended to substitute legal advice.

If you have been charged with a criminal offence, you need an experienced and highly-skilled defence lawyer by your side.

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Drug Offences
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is constructive possession of drugs?

Constructive possession of a controlled substance is established where an accused does not have the drugs on him, but did [...]
Sexual Assault
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is consent?

Sexual assault includes all unwanted sexual activity including intercourse, touching, kissing, grabbing and rubbing. These acts are only legal when [...]
DUI (Impaired Driving)
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is Care and Control?

People are often surprised to learn they can be charged with a DUI offence (impaired and/or over 0.08) when they [...]
Assault
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is assault?

A person commits and assault when: Without the consent of another person, applies force intentionally to that person directly or [...]
Bail
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is a surety?

A surety is a person who takes responsibility for an accused person while they are on bail. A surety is [...]
DUI (Impaired Driving)
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is a Refusal?

Just like blowing over 0.08 or driving while impaired, it is a criminal offence to refuse to provide a sample [...]
Peace Bonds
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is a Peace Bond?

A Peace Bond is method of resolution in which the criminal charges are withdrawn and the accused enters into a [...]
DUI (Impaired Driving)
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is a Curative Discharge?

A curative discharge is a form of condition discharge available to individuals charged with impaired driving or driving over 0.08. [...]
Bail
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What is a bail hearing?

The right not to be denied reasonable bail without just cause is an essential element of our criminal justice system [...]
DUI (Impaired Driving)
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What happens when I am charged with a DUI?

DUI is a common term that refers to impaired driving, driving over 0.08 and refusing to provide a sample of [...]
Domestic Assault
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What happens when I am arrested for domestic assault?

The police have a responsibility to conduct a thorough and complete investigation before they decide to lay charges. However, it [...]
DUI (Impaired Driving)
What are the Different Types of Prison Sentences?

What happens if I’m convicted of a DUI / Impaired Driving?

DUI is a common term that refers to impaired driving, driving over 0.08 and refusing to provide a sample of [...]
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