What is the Youth Criminal Justice Act?
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) applies to youth who are at least 12 but under 18 years old, alleged to have committed criminal offences.
How are Canadian courts organized?
As a criminal lawyer who has been practising for more than a decade, I regularly appear in courtrooms in Ottawa, L’Orignal, Brockville, Perth and Pembroke, defending clients against a wide array of charges including assault, impaired driving, sex offences and fraud.
What powers does the Charter grant Canadians?
In essence, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms protects people from government overreach.
What are the alternatives to going to court?
Going to court is one way to settle a dispute but it is certainly not the only avenue.
What is the Criminal Code?
This is the second of a multi-part series examining basic principles in Canadian criminal law.
What is criminal law in Canada?
This is the first of a multi-part series examining basic principles in Canadian criminal law.
How to choose the right lawyer (Part 5)
When people meet me for a free consultation to talk about their case, subjects that invariably come up are the fees I charge as well as my retainer.
How to choose the right lawyer (Part 4)
When you come to speak to me about legal matters, anything you tell me is privileged, which means confidential. I cannot talk to anyone about what you disclosed without your explicit permission.
How to choose the right lawyer (Part 3)
Most people have little direct contact with the criminal justice system. If you are being investigated or charged with a crime, you should seek experienced legal counsel to guide you through our judicial system.
How to choose the right lawyer (Part 2)
Simply stated, the right lawyer is a person who is willing to fight hard for you at every stage of the case.
