Criminal Defence

• Will Court Drop Traffic Ticket Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic?June 2, 2021
  The COVID-19 pandemic invaded many aspects of people’s life. The justice system is one of them. Delays in bringing traffic court cases to a speedy conclusion become more and more common. The public health requirements to limit the spread of the infection are the main cause of these delays. The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms provides… Read more: Will Court Drop Traffic Ticket Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic?
• Being in a bawdy houseJanuary 2, 2014
  Criminal Code of Canada Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam. quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit in vulputate… Read more: Being in a bawdy house
• Possession of under 5mg of illicit substancesJanuary 2, 2014
  Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. This Act of federal legislation describes the offence and punishment. In addition, it lists drugs that are illegal in Canada.
• Shoplifting – Theft Under $5000. Paralegal Representation.January 2, 2014
  Shoplifting is a colloquial term for theft in a retail store. The Criminal Code of Canada doesn’t have a special “shoplifting” provision. However, those accused of shoplifting are charged under s. 322 of the Code.  This section deals with theft. Theft occurs when a person takes another person’s property and puts it to their own… Read more: Shoplifting – Theft Under $5000. Paralegal Representation.
• Fraud under $5,000 offence. Defence options with a paralegalJanuary 2, 2014
  Criminal Code of Canada, section 380(1)(b) Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit, sed diam nonummy nibh euismod tincidunt ut laoreet dolore magna aliquam erat volutpat. Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam. quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis autem vel eum iriure dolor in hendrerit… Read more: Fraud under $5,000 offence. Defence options with a paralegal
• How to fight a Common Assault Charge with a ParalegalJanuary 2, 2014
  “Assault” is a word we commonly use. Each of us has an understanding of what it means.  Typically, when we think about the assault, we imagine someone punching or kicking another person. So, of course, this is an assault. First, however, we should begin by clarifying what “assault” means under the Criminal Code of Canada. … Read more: How to fight a Common Assault Charge with a Paralegal
• How to Fight a Dangerous Driving Charge with a ParalegalJanuary 2, 2014
  Formal Definition of Dangerous Driving Dangerous driving is a criminal offence. The Criminal Code of Canada describes it as operating “a motor vehicle in a manner that is dangerous to the public, having regard to all the circumstances, including the nature, condition and use of the place at which the motor vehicle is being operated… Read more: How to Fight a Dangerous Driving Charge with a Paralegal
• How to Choose Criminal Defence: Lawyer or Paralegal?July 17, 2013
  Choosing a representative in a criminal matter is an important and stressful decision. After paralegals became licensed in 2008, Ontarians can now select the class of representatives. So, a lawyer or paralegal? First, consider the type of criminal case. First off, the choice depends on the nature of the case. Paralegals can represent defendants in… Read more: How to Choose Criminal Defence: Lawyer or Paralegal?
• Principles of the Canadian Criminal Justice SystemJune 30, 2012
  In this article, we would like to discuss the fundamental principles of our criminal justice system. There are many memorable statements regarding these principles, such as “innocent until proven guilty.” What we would like to do is give these statements meaning and explain their practical outcomes. Four major principles form the basis of Canadian criminal… Read more: Principles of the Canadian Criminal Justice System

Testimonials

• Alex, TorontoMarch 11, 2014
  Spectrum made dealing with an unpleasant situation in a criminal court significantly less stressful, and helped me defend myself against unwarranted allegations. I don’t know what I would have done otherwise. Thank you so much!

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