If you are injured in Ontario, you generally have two years from the day you discover your claim to start a lawsuit, but shorter notice deadlines of 10, 60, and 120 days can apply first. Here is how Ontario's limitation periods and accident notice rules actually work.
Read Article →If you are not a Canadian citizen, a criminal charge is not just a criminal law problem — it can put your ability to stay in Canada at risk. Here is how immigration law treats convictions and sentences, what counts as serious criminality, and what options remain if you are facing removal.
Read Article →Breaching a bail condition in Ontario is its own criminal offence that can trigger arrest, a new charge, and a revocation hearing where the burden shifts to you. Here is what happens after an alleged breach, including Ontario's new cash-deposit rule and the 2026 reverse-onus expansion.
Read Article →A youth criminal charge in Ontario is handled under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, not the adult system. This guide explains what happens next, from police statements and bail to diversion, youth court, sentencing, and how long a youth record stays accessible.
Read Article →Police questioning can move quickly, and what you say can become evidence. This guide explains what your Charter rights during detention, arrest, and questioning actually mean in Ontario, including the right to counsel, the right to silence, and the limits on police searches.
Read Article →A record suspension, still commonly called a pardon, is the federal process that sets a criminal record aside once the Criminal Records Act requirements are met. This guide covers 2026 eligibility, waiting periods, costs, and how to apply.
Read Article →A first DUI charge in Ontario sets two separate systems in motion: immediate roadside penalties and criminal penalties on conviction. Here is what the 2026 rules mean for suspensions, ignition interlock, Back on Track, costs, and your next steps.
Read Article →Accident benefits are available after an Ontario motor vehicle accident regardless of fault, but the July 1, 2026 reforms changed which benefits are mandatory and who can claim the optional ones. Here is what SABS covers, what changed, and what to do if a benefit is denied.
Read Article →A recent decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice - R. v. A.K. - has clarified what happens when a judge decides release is appropriate, but the surety or conditions have not yet been finalized. Here is what families and accused persons need to know.
Read Article →Being arrested can be overwhelming, especially when it happens without warning. This guide explains what actually happens after an arrest in Ontario and what you should do to protect yourself.
Read Article →Facing a bail hearing in Ontario? Whether you’ve just been charged or are supporting a loved one behind bars, understanding what bail means and how it works is critical.
Read Article →Facing criminal charges can be stressful. Learn how criminal lawyers in Ontario charge, typical costs, fee structures, and what drives your final bill.
Read Article →Facing a criminal charge in Ontario often raises one urgent question: How long is this going to take? Understand delays, timelines, and what affects your case.
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