A withdrawal of charges is when the crown decides there is no reasonable likelihood of conviction based on the evidence or if the prosecution does not serve the public interest. Does a withdrawal appear on a criminal record check or a criminal record and judicial matters check? No, a withdrawal will not appear on a [ … ]
A record suspension is a process where you can apply to have your criminal record set aside by the Parole Board of Canada (“PBC”). When the PBC orders a record suspension regarding a conviction, the judicial record of the conviction will be kept separate from other criminal records. In addition, any disqualification or obligation you [ … ]
The YCJA is a piece of legislation which governs criminal justice for young people over the age of 11 and below the age of 18. Its primary purpose is to create a criminal justice regime for young people that balances their best interests with the best interests of victims and society at large. It does [ … ]
A firearms prohibition order is an order made by a provincial court judge which prohibits a person from possessing any firearm, crossbow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon, prohibited device, ammunition, prohibited ammunition or explosive substance for up to five years. Are there situations in which a firearms prohibition order is mandatory? Yes, a firearms prohibition order [ … ]
Parole is the temporary release of a prisoner before their sentence completion under the condition of good behaviour. Parole options can differ depending on the length of the sentence and what institution the offender is being held within. Who makes decisions regarding parole? Decisions as to whether or not an offender will be granted parole [ … ]
A peace bond is a court order that requires an accused person to “keep the peace and be of good behaviour” by meeting certain outlined conditions. Signing a peace bond is not an admission of guilt or an admission to the information being cited. Signing a peace bond only demonstrates that an accused agrees that [ … ]
A common question asked by those facing criminal charges is “What outcomes could my case have?”. The unique nature of every case, and the circumstance surrounding them, means that there are many different possible outcomes that may occur at different stages of the Court process. Each one of these outcomes have a different short and [ … ]
When proceedings are stayed by the Crown, the prosecution has ended and the accused is no longer in jeopardy – legally, it is as if the accused has never been charged. Any orders related to pre-trial detention or release are vacated. There are two types of stays of proceedings; stays directed by the Attorney General, [ … ]
Yes. Legal Aid Ontario is a government program that assists with paying for legal services for those who qualify financially, and have a legal issue that is covered. In the case of criminal charges, this includes those charges that could result in a jail sentence if you are found guilty, or any charges for those [ … ]
In short, yes. Each country has the power to control its boarders, and to make decisions about who can and cannot enter the country. For this reason, it’s critical that you contact the location you plan to visit and get information about your ability to travel there related to any convictions you may have. The [ … ]
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