{"id":15661,"date":"2015-08-25T20:39:57","date_gmt":"2015-08-25T20:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/?page_id=15661"},"modified":"2023-12-12T14:39:49","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T19:39:49","slug":"frequently-asked-questions-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/frequently-asked-questions-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; el_class=&#8221;innerbanner bannerForm&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1693396448359{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Bail-Hearing-Farjoud-Law-Banner.jpg?id=19815) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;innerBannerText&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h1>\n<p>Common questions answered by our criminal defence lawyer.[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Book a Consultation&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.farjoudlaw.com%2Fcontact-top-toronto-criminal-lawyer%2F|||&#8221; el_class=&#8221;mainCta&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; el_class=&#8221;formcol&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;formtitle&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Free Case Review<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;formbox&#8221;]CALL FARJOUD LAW (647) 606-6776<\/p>\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f18857-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15661#wpcf7-f18857-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<div style=\"display: none;\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"18857\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"5.8.4\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" value=\"wpcf7-f18857-o1\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_container_post\" value=\"0\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_posted_data_hash\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_recaptcha_response\" value=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"firstHalf\">\n\t<div class=\"column one\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-name\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-required\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Your name\" value=\"\" type=\"text\" name=\"your-name\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"column one\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-email\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-email wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-email\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Your e-mail\" value=\"\" type=\"email\" name=\"your-email\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"column one\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"PhoneNumber\"><input size=\"40\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-tel wpcf7-validates-as-required wpcf7-text wpcf7-validates-as-tel\" aria-required=\"true\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Phone Number\" value=\"\" type=\"tel\" name=\"PhoneNumber\" \/><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"secHalf\">\n\t<div class=\"column one\">\n\t\t<p><span class=\"wpcf7-form-control-wrap\" data-name=\"your-message\"><textarea cols=\"40\" rows=\"6\" class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-textarea\" aria-invalid=\"false\" placeholder=\"Message\" name=\"your-message\"><\/textarea><\/span>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"column one\">\n\t\t<p><input class=\"wpcf7-form-control wpcf7-submit has-spinner\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Send your e-mail\" \/>\n\t\t<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"wpcf7-response-output\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15844&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;250&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How can a criminal record affect me?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1448791602737-9f28626c-fe31&#8243;]A criminal conviction or record will affect you for the rest of your life, unless you obtain a record suspension. \u00a0Detrimental effects of having a criminal record include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><sup>issues with obtaining employment and reduced employment and volunteer opportunities; <\/sup><\/li>\n<li><sup>immigration problems; difficulty travelling outside of Canada or denial of entering particular countries; <\/sup><\/li>\n<li><sup>greater likelihood of serving a lengthier jail sentence or probationary period, if convicted of another offence; <\/sup><\/li>\n<li><sup>one\u2019s criminal record can be used to discredit them in a subsequent court proceeding;<\/sup><\/li>\n<li><sup>social stigma of being labelled as a \u201ccriminal\u201d; <\/sup><\/li>\n<li><sup>being under greater scrutiny by police;<\/sup><\/li>\n<li><sup>firearms prohibition; <\/sup><\/li>\n<li><sup>driving prohibition, and; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/sup><\/li>\n<li><sup>provide a DNA sample that will be entered into the national DNA database.<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do I need to hire a Criminal Lawyer? Can&#8217;t I represent myself?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1448790646473-a4115425-7309&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px; line-height: 20px;\">The short answer is &#8211; YES, you NEED a criminal lawyer if you have been charged with an offence and- NO, you shouldn&#8217;t represent yourself. Criminal law and procedure in Canada is very complex and sophisticated. If you have been charged with an offence, please do not try to save a couple bucks by representing yourself. You should contact at least one criminal lawyer to schedule an initial consultation in order to gain an understanding of the potential issues, defences, consequences and options in your case. Even if your not facing a jail sentence, it is crucial to be aware of the consequences of any criminal disposition that the Crown prosecutor is offering to the accused (i.e. effect of absolute and conditional discharges).<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What Is Disclosure?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1448798374135-4443d8da-dc73&#8243;]Disclosure is a term used to describe the evidence the Crown Attorney (prosecutor) is relying on to prove the criminal charges against you. Disclosure typically consists of a record of arrest, police officer notes, synopsis of the allegations, witness statements, photos or videos, and more. In Canada, you have the constitutional right to make full answer and defence to any criminal or quasi-criminal charges made against you, under section 7 of the <em>Charter of Rights and Freedoms.\u00a0<\/em>As such, the Crown Attorney is legally obligated to provide you with ALL the evidence it intends to use against you to prove its case, as well as any other RELEVANT information, regardless of whether they intend to use it or not.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;Initial disclosure&#8217; package may be provided by the Crown Attorney on the first court appearance. It is common for the Crown not to provide disclosure on the first court date. There are various reasons for this. For example,\u00a0they may be waiting for a police officer&#8217;s notes, or the delivery of CCTV video footage from a third party, or they may be reviewing and vetting the disclosure in order to provide an\u00a0early-resolution position and to remove any information that is not disclosable (e.g.\u00a0irrelevant information relating to identity of complainants, witness or informants, or\u00a0police investigative techniques).[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Why should I hire a Criminal Lawyer to handle my disclosure? Can&#8217;t I get it myself?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1448793513876-d940fa95-a5ca&#8221;]You may certainly attend on your first appearance to receive your disclosure, and if it is prepared, the Crown Attorney (prosecutor) will provide it you.<\/p>\n<p>HOWEVER, the Crown does not always have it prepared for a variety of reasons. Some times the Crown will provide some disclosure in what&#8217;s called &#8216;initial disclosure&#8217; and require more time to provide the rest.\u00a0Issues relating to the delay of providing disclosure may result in the charges being withdrawn in a Charter application that is heard before a judge.<\/p>\n<p>Even in cases where the Crown does provide disclosure, it is crucial to have an experienced Criminal Lawyer examine the materials in order to determine if\u00a0any important\u00a0information is missing. If anything is missing, a disclosure request must be made to the Crown Attorney&#8217;s office in writing . Our Criminal Lawyers at Farjoud Law will appear on your behalf and make sure the appropriate comments are put on the record so that\u00a0any delays will be attributed to the fault of the Crown Attorney.<\/p>\n<p>It is not uncommon for the Crown to fail to provide important pieces of disclosure (e.g. video footage of alleged offence) as a result of\u00a0a\u00a0police officers&#8217; failure to preserve evidence, or destruction of the evidence in the possession of a third party. Whatever the reason may be, lost\u00a0evidence may have been of great significance to your defence and it is crucial that\u00a0the appropriate steps are taken\u00a0so that a\u00a0formal application be brought before a judge, requesting the charges be withdrawn.<\/p>\n<p>The Crown&#8217;s duty to provide disclosure\u00a0and issues relating to the production of disclosure is one\u00a0of the most important aspects of a person&#8217;s defence to any criminal charges.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What happens on the first court appearance?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1448678597151-e43ca2ff-025c&#8221;]The first court appearance is NOT your trial date.<\/p>\n<p>The first court appearance is typically very brief and more of an administrative nature. You will likely appear before a justice of the peace (who wears a green sash) and not a judge (who wears a red sash), possibly receive disclosure from the Crown Attorney and be asked whether you have retained a lawyer or whether you plan on retaining a lawyer, and finally asked if you can attend on the next date they have selected.<\/p>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t retained a lawyer, you can expect to wait a long time until your matter is called by the Crown Attorney.<\/p>\n<p>If you have retained a lawyer from Farjoud Law, you can expect not to attend on your first court appearance because we will be attending on your behalf.[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;15843&#8243; img_size=&#8221;600&#215;250&#8243;][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Do you offer a free initial consultation?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1448677301972-9597ab4f-5f19&#8243;]YES, we provide all clients with a cost-free initial consultation.\u00a0The initial consultation is an opportunity for our criminal lawyer to review your disclosure and understand the case against you in order to identify, determine and advise regarding:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>any legal issues and\/or Charter\u00a0violations<\/li>\n<li>potential defences available<\/li>\n<li>criminal process\u00a0and your options<\/li>\n<li>how you want to proceed<\/li>\n<li>retainer fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Who will be dealing with my matter?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1448797550713-a6680df8-fe58&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>A Criminal Lawyer, licensed and in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) will handle ALL aspects of your matter. We do NOT delegate any work to paralegals or students as we understand the significant consequences associated with criminal charges and the expectation that people who pay for a criminal lawyer, want the legal expertise, knowledge and\u00a0skills of an experienced criminal lawyer.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;What should I bring to our first meeting?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1448796756954-4362d215-158f&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Please bring the following to our first meeting:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">at least one piece of government-issued identification (drivers license, passport, etc)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">all documents relating to your criminal charges\n<ol>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">documents provided by the police (promise to appear, undertaking,etc)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">documents provided by the Courts (recognizance of bail)<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">documents provided by the Crown Attorney (disclosure)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">anything else you think is important (photos, videos, list of witnesses)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How much will it cost to retain Farjoud Law?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1448795758376-699d57c1-97fc&#8221;]Every case is unique and a variety of factors must be considered before we can determine the cost. For this reason, \u00a0we prefer to\u00a0meet with you in person in order to review your case, explain your options and determine how you want to proceed.<\/p>\n<p>Our clients typically prefer a block fee, as opposed to being billed hourly. A block fee arrangement allows clients to know exactly how much our legal services will cost.[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Accepted methods of payments?&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1448790266609-4de66065-1ed4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cash<\/li>\n<li>Credit Cards<\/li>\n<li>Cheques<\/li>\n<li>Bank Drafts<\/li>\n<li>Online E-Transfers<\/li>\n<li>Legal Aid Certificates<\/li>\n<li>Payment Plans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #999999;\">NEED MORE INFO?\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #999999;\">EXPLORE ALL THE LINKS BELOW<\/span><\/h3>\n<h2>LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PROCESS<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h6><\/h6>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/resources\/glossary-of-criminal-law-terms\/\">CRIMINAL LAW TERMS<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Glossary of commonly used terms by lawyers, crowns &amp; judges in criminal courts across Canada.<\/h6>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/news\/police-phone-calls-your-legal-rights\/\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\">WHAT TO DO WHEN THE POLICE CALL?<\/span> <\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Answers to frequently asked questions on what to do when you receive a phone call from the police &amp; tips on how to avoid incriminating yourself.<\/h6>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/news\/top-10-tips-for-your-first-court-appearance\/\">FIRST CRIMINAL COURT APPEARANCE?<\/a> <\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">First appearance in criminal court will no longer be intimidating after reading these top 10 tips.<\/span><\/span><\/h6>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/news\/tips-for-when-youre-in-police-custody-arrested-charged-infographic\/\">ARRESTED &amp; CHARGED BY POLICE? <\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Crucial information anybody in the custody of police must know&#8211;know your legal rights &amp; learn how to exercise them.<\/h6>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/news\/criminal-court-process\/\">CRIMINAL COURT PROCESS<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Visual break-down of the various stages involved in a criminal case from the moment an offence takes place all the way to sentencing.<\/h6>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/resources\/courtroom-layouts\/\">CRIMINAL COURT LAYOUT<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Learn the layout of your average criminal courtroom &amp; the important actors of the justice system, such as the clerk, court reporter, crown, accused, judge, jury, etc.<\/h6>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/news\/faq-on-cpt-and-jpt\/\">CROWN &amp; JUDICIAL PRE-TRIALS<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Answers to commonly asked questions on the role\/purpose of pre-trials in our criminal courts.<\/h6>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/resources\/search-warrants\/\">SEARCH WARRANTS<\/a><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/news\/warrantless-searches-of-motor-vehicles\/\">\u00a0&amp; MOTOR VEHICLES<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Explains the various forms of lawful authority police rely on to conduct a search without a warrant, such as &#8216;search incident to arrest&#8217;, &#8216;inventory check&#8217; pursuant to impounding the vehicle, officer safety &amp; more.<\/h6>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/news\/sentencing-options-infographic\/\">SENTENCING<\/a><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/news\/sentencing-options-infographic\/\">\u00a0OPTIONS<\/a><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Explains various options, including diversion, absolute\/conditional discharge, conditional sentence, probation, restitution, fines, intermittent sentences, jail\/imprisonment &amp; various ancillary orders<\/h6>\n<h4><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"color: #ff0000; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/resources\/fingerprint-destruction-applications\">DESTRUCTION OF FINGERPRINTS &amp; PHOTOGRAPH RECORDS<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n<h6 style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Even after being found not-guilty or having charges withdrawn, you must ensure all non-conviction information and records are destroyed by the police jurisdiction that laid the charges as well as the RCMP.<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;64px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><em><strong>Do you have a question?<\/strong><\/em><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f15563-o2\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" 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I would definitely use his services if needed.<\/p>\r\n<h3>Tc Shi<\/h3>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id='sample_slider_slide04' class='sa_hover_container' style='padding:5% 5%; margin:0px 4%; background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255); min-height:240px; '><div style=\"text-align: center;padding-bottom: 10px\">\r\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/review-stars-1.png\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-19355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.farjoudlaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/review-stars-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"100\" height=\"20\" data-wp-pid=\"19355\" \/><\/a><\/div>\r\n<p>Arman Farjoud got me bail on 10 counts of robbery, I gotta say, for bail he's the truth. The only reason I didn't stay with him is because I already have an amazing lawyer but if I was to pick anyone else I would choose Arman. He's a nice guy that answers all your calls, keeps you up to date and tells you the truth on what's going on. 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