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Discovering that you or a loved one is facing murder charges can be understandably unsettling and shocking. After finding out the charges, the following moments are about making strategic decisions to ensure that you get the best possible outcome, starting with legal advice from an experienced criminal defence lawyer.

Once the police lay charges and make an arrest, the files are forwarded to the courts, which are addressed by the prosecutor assigned to the case. In an effort to come to the best resolution possible, lawyers will try to work with prosecutors to reach an agreement or move the matter to trial. A strong and strategic approach when coming to the table with the prosecutor can help improve your...

The legal system in Ontario plays a vital role in upholding rights, maintaining order, and resolving disputes to protect our society. When a dispute, suit, or issue requires legal action, it will fall into one of two branches of the system: civil law or criminal law, at which point you'll need to find a lawyer specializing in that field.

A case before the Supreme Court of Canada in 2020, Ontario (Attorney General) v. G, challenged the constitutionality of Christopher’s Law, a legislative framework in Ontario requiring those found not criminally responsible of sexual offences be registered as a sex offender for life on the Ontario Sex Offender Registry (OSOR), regardless whether they have an absolute discharge from the review...