Criminal Law

Being charged with a criminal offence is one of the most stressful experiences a person can face.

The consequences on your freedom, your record, your family, and your future can be serious and long-lasting.

Simkoe Law provides strong, prepared representation for youth and adult matters at every stage of the criminal process, from your first appearance to trial, sentencing and beyond.

  • I represent adults and youth charged with all summary and indictable offences, including:

    • Assault and domestic assault

    • Sexual assault

    • Drug offences

    • Theft, fraud, and property offences

    • Impaired driving and driving offences

    • Weapons offences

    • Robbery

    • Murder and manslaughter

    • Breach of probation and bail conditions

    • Youth criminal matters under the Youth Criminal Justice Act

  • We represent clients at all stages of the criminal process, including:

    • Bail hearings

    • First appearances and remands

    • Pre-trials and judicial pre-trials

    • Guilty pleas

    • Sentencing

    • Trials

    • Urgent and emergency motions

    • Charter applications

  • The Youth Criminal Justice Act recognizes that young people require a different approach than adults.

    The YCJA emphasizes rehabilitation & reintegration and there are additional protections available to youth.

    I have experience representing young people and supporting their families through this process.

  • The most important steps you can take are:

    • Exercise your right to remain silent

    • Do not speak to police without legal advice

    • Contact a lawyer as soon as possible

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