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Understanding Voyeurism Offences in Canada
Voyeurism involves secretly observing or recording someone without their knowledge in a situation or place where they have a reasonable […]
How to Beat an Assault Charge in Ontario
Assault is one of the most common criminal charges in Ontario and one of the most challenging. There are several […]
What Are the Penalties for Fraud Charges in Canada
Section 380(1) of the Criminal Code of Canada sets out the offence of fraud: “Everyone who, by deceit, falsehood or […]
Three Types of Sexual Assault Charges
Sexual assault is one of the most serious crimes in the Criminal Code of Canada. It involves violating the sexual […]
What is the Difference Between Summary and Indictable Offences?
The Criminal Code of Canada and additional acts, such as the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, categorize criminal offences into […]
Penalties and Sentencing for Weapons Offences
What is a Firearm Offence? With increasing concerns over gun violence in Canada and a general intolerance towards it, Canadian […]
How to Bail Someone Out of Jail in Canada?
If someone you know has been arrested but is not released by police, they have a right to a bail […]
What is Entrapment?
Entrapment occurs when authorities “induce” a defendant to commit a crime, without reasonable suspicion–meaning that without this “encouragement,” you may […]
The Right to Remain Silent in Canadian Law
You have likely heard about “Miranda Rights” in the United States and the right to remain silent. In Canada, we […]
What is the Legal Blood Alcohol Limit in Canada?
Impaired driving is the leading criminal cause of death and injury in Canada. Canada has stringent penalties for impaired driving. […]
What is Culpable Homicide?
In the news, we often read about murder and manslaughter, homicide and culpable homicide, but how many of us know […]
Difference Between Assault, Assault Causing Bodily Harm and Aggravated Assault
For many, the differences between assault, assault causing bodily harm and aggravated assault are fuzzy. Generally, the severity of the […]
How to Destroy Fingerprints & Photograph Records?
How to Destroy Fingerprints & Photographs Records? The following information and applications on this page are for informational purposes ONLY […]
What are Crown Pre-Trials & Judicial Pre-Trials?
What is a Crown Pre-Trial? What is a Judicial Pre-Trial? What happens at a Pre-Trial?
Purpose of Pre-trials?
What issues can be discussed at a pre-trial?
Essential Online Resources for any Toronto Criminal Lawyer
Essential Online Resources for any Toronto Criminal Lawyer The contents of your average Toronto criminal lawyer’s briefcase look a lot […]
Top 10 Tips For Your First Criminal Court Appearance
You don’t need to attend, if you retain a lawyer and sign a ‘designation’ If you plan on retaining a […]
Search Warrants: Answers to FAQ on Police Raids & Search Warrants
SEARCH WARRANTS WHAT ARE THEY & WHEN ARE THEY REQUIRED? ANSWERS TO FAQ ON PRIOR JUDICIAL AUTHORIZATION WHAT IS A […]
What to do when the Police call you? Answers to FAQ about Police Phone Calls & Legal Rights
Can the police call me from a 'private' 'blocked' or 'unknown' number? Yes, you can typically expect your caller ID […]
Courtroom Layout in Criminal Trials Infographic
ONTARIO COURT OF JUSTICE over 200 locations across Ontario that handle criminal and family matters Most criminal cases […]
Glossary: Criminal Law Terms
Glossary of Criminal Law Terms A Absolute Discharge – a conviction is not entered against the accused and any […]
Police Powers for Warrantless Searches of Motor Vehicles
Warrantless Search of Motor Vehicles Sources of Lawful Authority that Permit Police To Search Automobiles Without a Warrant Warrantless searches […]
Tips For When You’re In Police Custody—Arrested & Charged
Exercise your right to remain silent All individuals have the right to remain silent and not incriminate themselves, so […]
Sentencing Options for Criminal Cases in Canada
Sentencing Options for Criminal Cases in Canada The infographic below briefly outlines some of the sentencing dispositions available to […]
Property Seized by Police in Canada: Seizure, Forfeiture & Restoration
Property Seizure, Forfeiture & Restoration FAQ’s on Legal Procedures for Property Seized by Police in Canada Criminal procedure relating to […]
Criminal Harassment Lawyer Toronto
CRIMINAL HARASSMENT LAWYER FARJOUD LAW What is Criminal Harassment? Criminal harassment is commonly referred to or known as 'stalking' […]
Regulatory / Quasi-Criminal Offences
REGULATORY / QUASI-CRIMINAL OFFENCES What are Regulatory Offences? Regulatory offences, also commonly referred to as quasi-criminal offence are regulated […]
Legal Rights Infographic: Know Your Rights When Facing Criminal Charges
Charged with a Criminal Offence? Know Your Legal Rights - Infrographic by Farjoud Law - Toronto Criminal Lawyer […]
Fail to Comply/Breach of Bail, Probation and Court Orders
OFFENCES AGAINST THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE FAIL TO COMPLY/BREACH OF BAIL, PROBATION & COURT ORDERS LAWYER What are Failure […]
Bail Reviews & Variations
Bail Variations & Bail Reviews What is a Bail Variation? When a person, who is accused of committing a […]
Organized Crime Offences
Organized Crime Offences What Are Organized Crime Offences? Organized Criminal Offences are criminal offences which are committed by a criminal organization […]
Young Offenders & Youth Court Charges
Young Offenders & Youth Court Charges What Are Youth Court Charges? Youth court offences are criminal offences as defined within […]
Proceeds of Crime Lawyer
FARJOUD LAW - TORONTO CRIMINAL LAWYER PROCEEDS OF CRIMES LAWYER What Are Proceeds of Crime Charges? Proceeds of Crime […]
Weapons, Guns & Firearms Offences
FARJOUD LAW - TORONTO CRIMINAL LAWYER WEAPONS, GUNS & FIREARMS LAWYER What Are Weapons/Guns/Firearms Offences? There are a wide […]
Robbery Charges Lawyer Toronto
Robbery Lawyer Farjoud Law What is Robbery? The criminal offence of robbery is defined in the Criminal Code of […]
Drug Possession Charges
Drug Possession Charges Lawyer in Toronto What Is Drug Possession? The Controlled Substances and Drug Act defines several different types of drug […]
Toronto Fraud Lawyer: Fraud Under/Over $5000
Fraud Lawyer in Toronto - Farjoud Law What Is Fraud? The criminal offence of fraud is defined in Section 380 […]
Assault Charges Lawyer Toronto
Assault Charges Lawyer Farjoud Law What Is Assault and Threat? The Criminal Code of Canada defines assault offences under specific […]
Sexual Assault Lawyer
Sexual Assault Charges Lawyer Farjoud Law What Is Sexual Assault? Sexual assault is a form of assault that is […]
Tis The DUI Season: Recent SCC Ruling, Breakdown of DUI Investigations, Tips to Remember and Penalties of Impaired Driving
SCC ruling on impaired driving case The recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) ruling on a case related to impaired […]
Ontario’s New Police Record Checks Legislation | Bill 113 is now Police Record Checks Reform Act 2015
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Mandatory Minimum Gun Laws
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Farjoud Law Offers Multi-Language Legal Representation
Farjoud Law Offers Multi-Language Legal Representation Farjoud Law Provides Clients with Multi-language Support for Criminal Offences - English, Italian, Farsi/Persian, […]
How Bill C-51 Will Effect the “Search and Seizure Rights” of Canadians
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