If I stole $5,000 and want to repay it, will I then have a criminal record?
As a criminal lawyer, people often ask me about theft charges and fraud charges. In these circumstances there are four kinds of charges that [...]
Should You Fight a Speeding Ticket?
Question: Is it worth it to fight my speeding ticket in court? In 2008, Justice Rick Libman stated that the Provincial Offences court is [...]
What Will Happen if I Can’t Afford Bail
When people think of bail, they think of this (or any other) classic scene from Law & Order. But the bail process in Canada [...]
Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer Test in Ontario?
One of the questions I am asked most frequently is "Can I refuse to blow?" This is a simple question with a very complicated [...]
Will driving under the influence of legal marijuana be handled the same way as alcohol? How will it be measured?
In Canada it is not illegal to drink and drive and it is not illegal to smoke and drive (or take any drug and [...]
If I am pulled over, does the police officer have the right to search my vehicle?
Most people who get pulled over are pulled over for minor traffic violations. If the traffic stop remains confined to a Highway Traffic Act [...]
What’s the difference between “Impaired Driving,” “Over 80” and “Refusal”?
Understanding the different Drinking and Driving infractions in Ontario, Quebec and Canada. Many people call me up and want to know the difference between [...]
Circumstantial Evidence – What Does This Mean?
When I began law school, I was aware that something called “circumstantial evidence” existed. If asked to describe it, I wasn’t able to. This [...]
Unreasonable Delay & the Right to a Speedy Trial
Many people think that my job involves getting people off on technicalities. Although that is sometimes true, generally speaking the Criminal Code of Canada [...]
Second Opinions from Criminal Lawyers – What are They?
People often come to me to get a second opinion, and they are frequently surprised when I tell them that I am not in [...]