CRIMINAL DEFENCE IN ONTARIO
Find the charge.
Understand your next step.
Advice and representation for eligible summary conviction matters. Explore the issue on your paperwork, then speak directly with Rafael about the charge, court date and available options.
Property & financial charges
Theft & shoplifting under $5,000
Retail theft, shoplifting and self-checkout allegations, with attention to disclosure, intent and the court process.
Explore the service PROPERTY-RELATED ALLEGATIONSMischief under $5,000
Property damage or interference allegations, including a second charge arising from a domestic dispute.
Explore the service MONEY & TRANSACTION ALLEGATIONSFraud under $5,000
Eligible fraud allegations involving payments, refunds and transactions worth $5,000 or less.
Explore the service PROPERTY & KNOWLEDGEPossession of stolen property
Possession allegations involving property worth $5,000 or less, including questions about purchase history and knowledge.
Explore the serviceAssault, harassment & communications
Domestic assault
When an assault allegation involves a partner or family member, the immediate questions often reach beyond court: contact, housing, work and everyday family life. Get advice that starts with your circumstances.
Explore the service COMMUNICATIONS, CONTACT & DIGITAL EVIDENCECriminal harassment
Messages, repeated contact and digital records can become central to a criminal harassment allegation. A considered defence begins with the exact allegation and a careful review of the complete record.
Explore the service ELIGIBLE SUMMARY CONVICTION MATTERSSimple assault
An assault allegation needs a response based on evidence and the specific charge. Fast Legal Service assists with eligible simple assault matters proceeding summarily in Ontario.
Explore the service CALLS, MESSAGES & ONLINE CONTACTHarassing communications
Repeated calls, texts and online communications under section 372, assessed separately from criminal harassment.
Explore the service SPECIFIC UTTERING-THREATS ALLEGATIONSThreats to property or animals
Eligible threats to property or animals under section 264.1(1)(b)–(c), with the subsection checked before representation.
Explore the serviceRelease conditions & public order
Failure to comply & release breaches
Eligible section 145 allegations involving undertakings, release terms and attendance, including a second charge on an existing file.
Explore the service PUBLIC-ORDER ALLEGATIONSCausing a disturbance
Section 175 public-order allegations, with attention to the exact paragraph, location and evidence.
Explore the service PROPERTY & PUBLIC-ORDER ALLEGATIONSTrespassing at night
The specific section 177 offence, distinguished from provincial trespassing proceedings and other property allegations.
Explore the serviceMore than one charge?
A mischief or release-condition allegation may appear alongside an assault or harassment charge. A retail file may involve theft, fraud or possession allegations. Bring the complete charging document so each count can be assessed together.
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Start virtually in English, Portuguese or Spanish. In-person appointments in Durham Region are available by arrangement. Court attendance, representation, fees and payment arrangements are confirmed for your matter.
What if your charge is not listed?
Contact the office with the exact charge and next court date. We will assess whether the matter falls within permitted paralegal scope and our services before accepting a retainer. A listing is not an assurance of acceptance or a promised outcome.
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