Could You Be Charged With Manslaughter or Murder? Not every homicide is a murder. Some homicides are considered manslaughter. Others are justifiable homicides – acts of self-defence. If you are charged with manslaughter or murder in or near the Toronto area, you must contact a Toronto homicide lawyer at once. The law in Ontario distinguishes several different homicide charges and imposes different penalties for convictions on those charges. But for homicide investigators, distinguishing between murder, manslaughter, and justifiable homicide can sometimes be quite difficult. Homicide cases are ..read more

What Should You Know About the Insanity Defence? If you are charged with manslaughter or another serious crime in Ontario, should your Toronto criminal defence lawyer offer insanity as your defence? How frequently is the insanity defence offered in criminal cases in Ontario? How often does the insanity defence prevail? The insanity defence attempts to establish a relationship between mental illness and criminal responsibility. It’s the claim that a mental illness is the reason a criminal defendant was, at the time of the crime, incapable of knowing that what he or she did was a wrongful and cr ..read more

Which Crimes Are “White-Collar” Crimes? In Toronto or anywhere else in Ontario, if the authorities suspect you of committing a white-collar crime, if you think that you are under investigation for such a crime, or if you are charged with a white-collar crime, retain the services of a Toronto criminal defence lawyer at once. White-collar crimes are non-violent, financial criminal offences that include fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, insider trading, embezzlement, and forgery. White-collar crimes also include price-fixing and paying bribes and kickbacks. The most egregious of these crimes ..read more

What Are Indictable Offences and Summary Offences in Ontario? Serious crimes in Canada are not referred to as felonies; they are “indictable offences.” Crimes comparable to misdemeanors are called “summary offences.” If you are charged with an indictable offence in Ontario, you will need to be represented by a Toronto bail lawyer. After an arrest, you’ll want to be released to return to your job and family, but what if the court imposes difficult or impossible conditions for your pre-trial release? An Ontario bail lawyer will work to arrange your pre-trial release with the most favorable condi ..read more

Can You Travel Outside of Canada After a Conviction for a Sex Crime? If you have been charged with any type of sexual offence in or near the greater Toronto area, you will need to be advised and defended by a Toronto sex crimes lawyer, and you’ll also need to reach out to that lawyer at your first possible opportunity. A conviction for a sex crime in Ontario may be penalized quite harshly. If you are charged with a sex crime, your defence lawyer will work to have the charges withdrawn or get the case dropped or dismissed, but if that’s not possible, your lawyer will certainly advise that you s ..read more

Have You Been Accused of Sexual Harassment? Sexual harassment is a serious matter in Ontario. Sexual harassment is a violation of human rights, and sometimes, it’s a crime. If you are accused of criminal sexual harassment in or near Toronto, you must be represented by a Toronto sexual harassment defence lawyer. Sexual harassment victims have two options for seeking justice. If you report sexual harassment to the police, they will investigate to determine if there is enough evidence to bring a criminal charge. If there is, the Crown prosecutor’s office will file the charge and prosecute the sus ..read more

What Constitutes Online Harassment and Cyberbullying? When a person uses a computer or goes online to perpetrate a crime, it’s called a cybercrime. If you are accused of committing a cybercrime in or near the Toronto area, it is a serious offence, and you will need to contact a Toronto cybercrime lawyer as quickly as possible. The internet offers extraordinary benefits. You can watch classic films, learn to play a guitar, or visit museums and observatories. However, we pay a price for these benefits. From basements to offices and bedrooms, criminals commit cybercrimes ranging from child pornog ..read more

What Constitutes Breaking and Entering? Burglary, called “breaking and entering” in Canadian law, happens when someone breaks into a residence or another building with the intention of committing an indictable offence. If you are charged with breaking and entering in Ontario, contact a Toronto burglary lawyer at once. Legally speaking, breaking does not require damage to a window or door. Even using a key is “breaking” if the perpetrator intends to commit an indictable offence after entering. “Entering” simply means bringing any part of the body – even a hand or a foot – into the premises. Con ..read more

Juvenile Robbery Offenders and the Law In juvenile law, few issues are as challenging and sensitive as cases involving young offenders charged with robbery. Juvenile robbery offenders pose a unique challenge for legal systems, prompting societies to explore innovative approaches considering individual and societal factors, often necessitating a delicate balance between justice and rehabilitation. At William Jaksa Criminal Litigation, we understand the complexities of juvenile robbery cases and the importance of adopting a compassionate yet effective approach. Understanding Juvenile Robbery Juv ..read more

Criminal Charges Associated with Alcohol and Drug-Related Assaults In the heart of Toronto, a city known for its diversity and bustling nightlife, the intersection of substance use and criminal charges, particularly in cases of assaults, raises complex and pressing issues. Alcohol and drug-related assaults threaten public safety and blur the lines between individual responsibility and societal factors. Understanding the legal nuances of alcohol and drug-related assaults is crucial for navigating these cases. The Alarming Rise of Substance-Related Assaults Like many metropolitan areas, Toronto ..read more