How to approach plea-bargain negotiations: A guide for new lawyers
While plea negotiations should be part of every criminal defence case, law schools provide only an academic sense of how they’re conducted, and offer little practical guidance.
Holiday RIDE Program Facts Every Ontario Driver Needs to Know
With the holiday season underway, so too are the holiday RIDE Program checkpoints. Each year, law enforcement agencies across Ottawa and throughout Ontario set up checkpoints in an effort to curtail impaired driving from both alcohol and drugs.
Cannabis-intoxication cases may bog down courts
Both technical and legal uncertainty about how using marijuana may cause driving impairment threaten to hamstring the court system as lawyers put the new laws on trial.
Charges for virtual crimes growing in digital era
It may be fun and exciting for couples to photograph each other during intimate moments, but Ottawa criminal lawyer Céline Dostaler says those who do run the risk of facing criminal charges if the photos are published online.
Understanding the legal landscape of domestic assault
“When clients seek my counsel in these situations, I typically go over the facts as to what the Crown is alleging and come up with a plan as to how we’ll proceed,” she says.
Presumption of innocence critical in sexual assault claims
The #MeToo movement has seen many high-profile people fall from positions of power, with some facing criminal charges.
No-nonsense criminal lawyer Dostaler tells it how it is
When clients first meet with her, often during a free initial consultation, Dostaler gives them all the same warning.
Lone drug recognition expert policing 7 municipalities in Outaouais
According to the Outaouais police force, the lack of drug recognition officers could cause logistical problems.
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Paralegals versus Criminal Defence Lawyers in Ottawa
Here I will explain the are key differences between paralegals and criminal defence lawyers in Ottawa. It is essential to understand these differences so you can make wise decisions in regards to the counsel
How do you obtain consent for sexual relations?
Turned allegations of sexual assault (from groping to rape) into a crime before the accused have had the opportunity to defend themselves in court.
