Withdrawing as a Surety in Ontario When You Can No Longer Supervise
You can get out of the role, but not by simply telling the accused you are done. You remain legally
The Questions the Crown Asks a Surety at a Bail Hearing
If you are testifying as a proposed surety, expect the Crown to test you on five things: your relationship with
Becoming a Surety in Ontario: Can You Do It With a Criminal Record?
Someone you care about has been arrested, they are being held for a bail hearing, and the question landed in
Criminal Diversion in Ontario: Who Qualifies to Avoid a Record?
Diversion is a voluntary way to resolve minor criminal charges without a trial, without entering a guilty plea, and without
Criminal Diversion in Ontario: Who Qualifies to Avoid a Record?
Diversion is a voluntary way to resolve minor criminal charges without a trial, without entering a guilty plea, and without
Disclosure in a Criminal Case: Why It Can Make or Break Your Defence
You have a constitutional right to see the evidence the Crown has against you, and that right is not a
Does a Withdrawn Charge Show Up on a Background Check in Canada?
It comes down to which check gets run. On a standard criminal record check, a withdrawn charge almost never shows
Police Searching Your Phone Without a Warrant in Canada: Is It Legal?
There is a short answer, and it is a frustrating one: sometimes. During a lawful arrest in Canada, police searching
Answering Police Questions in Canada: Do You Actually Have To?
In most situations, no, you do not have to answer questions from a police officer in Canada. You have the
How Dividing Pensions in an Ontario Divorce Works After a Separation
For a lot of couples, the pension is the biggest financial asset in the marriage. Bigger than the registered retirement