Who needs a contract lawyer? An experienced contract lawyer can help individuals as well as businesses. Getting advice from an expert before entering into any contractual agreement will help you to understand what you are signing (before you sign it), what your rights are, how you...
Happy Canada Day! Canada, on its 150th birthday is a vastly different place. We have moved from the status of being under British rule, to being a completely independent and sovereign nation. While this evolution has, of course, also included major events in other areas (politics,...
What is a Bail Hearing? A Bail Hearing is arguably one of the most important first steps which occurs in a criminal proceeding. As such, it is crucial that you speak to a Bail Hearing Lawyer as soon as possible. Firstly, its best to outline what a...
What is a Peace Bond? A peace bond is a court order, most often in the context of a criminal proceeding. It is essentially an agreement "to keep the peace and be of good behaviour" for a certain length of time. The court may also impose certain...
What is classified as a domestic relationship? A domestic relationship can include a wide range of relationships, including a relationship between a boyfriend and girlfriend, husband and wife, and common-law partners (including same sex partners). It also encompasses relationships with children and any extended family members. Domestic...
Types of offences: In Canada there are three types of offences: 1) Summary conviction offences; 2) Indictable offences, and 3) Hybrid offences. This article provides a brief summary of these offences. Please note that the information provided is very basic legal information and is not...
How does the Criminal Court process work in Ontario? Below is a general overview of the Criminal Court process in Ontario. Please note that the information provided is very basic legal information and is not legal advice. Please contact a criminal lawyer if you require legal...
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