Provincial Offences

• Disclosure in Ontario Provincial Offence Cases: What You Need to Know.
  If you have been charged with a provincial offence in Ontario, you have the right to know what evidence the prosecutor has against you. This information is called disclosure, and reviewing it is an important step before deciding whether to… Read more: Disclosure in Ontario Provincial Offence Cases: What You Need to Know.
• Should You Plead Guilty to a Provincial Offence in Ontario?
  Receiving a provincial offence ticket or summons is a stressful business. This is why you may want to resolve the matter fast, avoid attending court and put the problem behind you. However, taking a quick guilty plea to a provincial… Read more: Should You Plead Guilty to a Provincial Offence in Ontario?
• Due Diligence Defence in Ontario Provincial Offence Cases
  In Ontario, provincial offences under the Fire Code and Building Code, local bylaws and statutes regulating various professional and business activities may be characterized as regulatory offences. A person or business may be charged with such an offence even when… Read more: Due Diligence Defence in Ontario Provincial Offence Cases
• Provincial Offence Charges Against Regulated Businesses and Professionals
  Ontario businesses and professionals must comply with many provincial laws and regulations. Regulated industries include real estate, car dealers, mortgage brokers and other professionals. A violation can lead to a provincial offence charge. These cases can be particularly important because… Read more: Provincial Offence Charges Against Regulated Businesses and Professionals
• Ontario Fire Code Charges: What Property Owners Need to Know
  Ontario property owners, landlords and businesses may face charges under the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997 when a fire inspection finds an alleged violation of the Ontario Fire Code. A Fire Code charge is a provincial offence and can… Read more: Ontario Fire Code Charges: What Property Owners Need to Know
• Municipal By-Law Charges in Ontario: What You Need to Know
  Municipal by-laws, Municipal Code in Toronto, regulate many aspects of everyday life and business activity in Ontario. Cities, towns and other municipalities use them to establish local rules regarding property standards, business licensing, zoning, parking, noise, animals and many other… Read more: Municipal By-Law Charges in Ontario: What You Need to Know
• Provincial Offences in Ontario: What You Need to Know
  When most people hear the term “provincial offence,” they think of a traffic ticket. However, Ontario’s provincial offences system covers much more than speeding tickets and other driving offences. Individuals, businesses, property owners, employers and commercial vehicle operators can face… Read more: Provincial Offences in Ontario: What You Need to Know
• Toronto Paralegal: What Ontario Paralegals Do
  Many people in Toronto and across Ontario are surprised to learn that not every legal issue requires hiring a lawyer. In fact, licensed paralegals in Ontario are authorized to represent clients in a wide range of legal and tribunal matters.… Read more: Toronto Paralegal: What Ontario Paralegals Do
• Fire Code violation. How can I really defend it?
  Landlords of multiple-unit and rooming houses are frequent subjects of Toronto Fire Services inspections and charges for fire code violation. In general, there are two reasons for this attention: It is not uncommon when these inspections result in provincial offences… Read more: Fire Code violation. How can I really defend it?