Paying the Money Back on a Fraud Charge: Does It Make It Go Away?
Paying it back does not end the case. Once you are charged, the file belongs to the Crown, not to
Getting a DUI for Driving High on Cannabis in Ontario
Cannabis is legal. Driving after using it is not, and the Criminal Code treats it as seriously as alcohol. Since
Warn Range Blood Alcohol in Ontario: What a 0.05 Reading Really Means
You are not being charged with a crime. A warn range reading means your blood alcohol concentration fell between 0.05
Travelling to the US With a DUI: Will They Turn You Away?
Usually not, and that surprises almost everyone who asks. A single DUI conviction is generally not treated as a crime
Getting Your Licence Back After a DUI in Ontario
Nothing happens automatically. Once your suspension period has ended, you must complete Ontario’s Back on Track program, pay the reinstatement
The 90-Day Licence Suspension After a DUI Arrest, Explained
Your driver’s licence is gone before you ever see a courtroom. In Ontario, an Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension takes effect
Estreatment Hearing in Ontario: Can a Surety Lose Their Pledged Money?
Yes, a surety can be ordered to pay, but forfeiture is not automatic. An estreatment hearing exists precisely so you
Getting Bail After Breaching a Bail: Is a Second Chance Possible?
Yes, a second release is possible, but the rules change against you. Once you are charged with breaching a release
What Happens if You Can’t Find a Surety for Bail?
You still have options. Release without a surety is legally available in Ontario, and where no suitable surety exists, the
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