Mississauga Criminal Lawyers

Powerful and strong criminal defence lawyers, protecting your rights in Mississauga.

Collett Read LLP in Mississauga is the cities true powerhouse criminal defence law firm. With a long history of successful cases and one of the regions largest team of criminal defence lawyers, we have the knowledge and resources to help defend our clients, no matter their charges.

When you retain us at Collett Read LLP, you are hiring our full team of defence lawyers, not just one. You gain a major power and knowledge advantage that other law firms in Mississauga simply cannot provide. Our team works as a single unit, approaching your case with multiple perspectives and a diverse range of experiences and knowledge, that will provide for an incredibly strong defence, giving you the best possible outcome for your matters.

If Peel Regional Police have arrested you or a loved one, do not make any statements to police; call the team at Collett Read LLP immediately! We will act quickly to help navigate you through the system, ensuring that your rights are protected and that you have a skilled legal team with you every step of the way.

Your story is uniquely yours. This simple fact makes it necessity that your defence for criminal charges needs to built specifically for you and the charges you face. Non judgemental and compassionate, your team of lawyers at Collett Read LLP will listen carefully to your set of circumstances and understand exactly what has happened, and carefully build a strong case for your defence. 

At the same time, your team of lawyers will work with you, helping you mentally prepare for any actions that may be needed throughout your case, including the preparation for a trial. With a powerful team helping you prepare, you will be just as fearless as our team of lawyers when walking into the court room.

We sympathize with you, as we truly understand how stressful this time and circumstance can be. It is our aim to help you feel supported, listened to, and most importantly, defended from the charges you face. When you retain the team at Collett Read LLP, you retain an army of highly educated lawyers who:

• Don’t judge you for your charges.
• Protect your rights.
• Mitigate mistakes you may have made.
• Ensure you come out of this situation whole.

You are not defined by your charge – We value you as a person first!

Our team has access to many different resources to help you and your family during this difficult time. Our office isn’t just a criminal defence law firm, but a safe space for those in need of our services.

Keeping our values in mind, all our lawyers are highly trained, attended top law schools, and are experienced in defending against a wide variety of criminal charges. With the whole firm at your side, you will have a powerful presence in the court room while having a full legal team that is well respected amongst their judicial peers.

Impaired driving charges appear to be rising around Mississauga due to more enforcement, screening, as well as an increase in RIDE programs throughout Peel Region. Many of the DUI Charges in Mississauga are laid against drivers that have virtually no criminal past, and are hard working, honest, people. Sadly, sometimes good people make bad decisions, like drinking and driving.  If Peel Regional Police have arrested you or a loved one for DUI or impaired by drug, it’s critical that you call the team at Collett Read LLP as soon as possible.

DUI convictions can have serious consequences on your quality of life, such as heavy fines, expensive insurance rate increases, outright refusal of car insurance, as well as lengthy drivers license suspensions, travel restrictions, and in some cases even employment impact. The risks are just too great, you need the best DUI lawyers possible.

At Collett Read LLP we understand that you have your own personal circumstances surrounding your charges. Taking the time to speak with you and learn about your situation, judgement free and with compassion, will allow us to gather the facts to help mitigate as much as we can.

Adding to the DUI defence power, Partner, Jessica Read is a former member of the Crown that specialized in prosecuting those charged with DUI’s. The time She spent on the Crown, including all the training programs that Prosecutors are given, has turned her into one of the most knowledgeable, powerful, and well-respected defence lawyers in Canada when it comes to impairment charges.  

The advantage you gain when retaining Collett Read LLP for your Impared Charges is immense, as we already know all the tactics that the prosecutor will try to use to find you guilty, while also experiencing first-hand which defense strategies work and which don’t. Our high track record of successfully defending against DUI’s in Mississauga comes from this fact.

No matter the type of drug charge that you or a loved one is facing, the defence lawyers at Collett Read LLP are highly experienced at defending against all drug charges. From possession to trafficking, and even importation, the team has a long track record of success in this specific area of the law. When you hire our firm to defend you against drug charges, you’ll know you have a team that can fight for your rights while seeking the best possible outcome for you. 

The firm has so many successful cases defending against serious drug charges. In one case, the team defended a client that was charged with possession for the purposes of trafficking. Through a thorough analysis of all the evidence, the legal team was able to find a specific instance in video evidence that showed a breach of our client’s privacy according to the Canadian Charter of rights and Freedoms. The result of this breach being found, and properly argued, was that all charges were stayed, and our client walked away. 

Canadian Rights are serious, and we’ll defend them for any client that retains us. With our vast experience with these charges, and our knowledge of your Rights, we will help you get through this difficult chapter of your life.

With our thorough understanding of the Canadian legal system, our lawyers provide effective and highly knowledgeable representation to individuals facing drug charges. You can rest assured that your lawyers will work tirelessly to build a strong defence for your case, while negotiating with the prosecution to get your charges dropped or reduced. 

If you are facing Sexual Assault charges in Mississauga, you need to immediately retain the strongest legal team you can get; you need Collett Read LLP. 

We take the presumption of innocence very seriously

Mere charges related to sexual offences are enough to seriously damage your reputation, so much that many criminal lawyers refuse to take on these types of cases. We never hold judgement against our clients for their charges.

We are here to help mitigate any damage done and most importantly get your life back on track. Sexual assault charges carry heavy consequences if you’re found guilty, so your legal team is paramount to the life that you will have after your charges. 

Avoiding conviction means avoiding becoming part of the sex offender registry, which carries prison time, travel limitations, as well as a number of lifetime personal issues including being able to gain meaningful employment. Your choice of defence lawyer is critical!

When you retain Collett Read LLP for sexual offence charges, you will gain a full legal team that includes both male and female lawyers, giving perspective and balance to defend against any type of charges. Having both male and female lawyers makes it possible to frame our experiences and expertise in ways that will be valuable to your defence. With this area of the law being extremely complex, having an experienced, successful, and powerful legal team to defend you is your only path towards a successful outcome. The Collett Read LLP team is well versed and experienced in defending against sexual offence charges, and will do everything possible to prove your innocence or mitigate any consequences you may face.

Sadly, our firm knows all too well that accusations alone can damage your reputation beyond any repair. With our team of lawyers at your side, you will be guided through this difficult time, including perspective and how to deal with your loved ones affected.

This will be a difficult time, there is no question about it, however we will do all in our power to help you and your family through it.

Our ability to defend our clients and help get their lives on track is reflected in our small sample of case successes. Being able to defend our clients in what are some very unique as well as very difficult cases, gives you a major advantage when retaining us over other Mississauga criminal law firms. In many of our cases we have fully exonerated out clients, had charges stayed, or have been able to mitigate the consequences our clients face. A few highlights are below with links to the full case:

Historical Sexual Assault: Our client was fully exonerated due to the depth of our cross examination, making the complainant’s story impossible to believe. The verdict for this case was uniquely given as soon as Mr. Collett concluded his submissions, which often happens days later. Read the historical sexual assault case in detail.

Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking: Our client had all charges stayed as a result of racial profiling by the police. They were facing cocaine trafficking charges which carried significant jailtime as well as deportation with no right to appeal. Read the full case of possession for the purposes of trafficking.

Guilty Facing 4 to 5 Years in Prison: Instead of 4 to 5 years in prison, which the client agreed with, we were able to demonstrate our client was taking necessary steps to turn their life around, securing them a sentence at the very bottom of the range for a plea. 

Robbery: Our client was facing a several year prison sentence, and had charges withdrawn due to weak evidence. Read about how our team successfully defended against fingerprint evidence.

Dangerous Driving and Fail to Remain: What was looking like jail time for our client, we were able to have all charges withdrawn before the trial. Read here for more on the strategy for the dangerous driving and fail to remain case.

First Degree Murder: After a 3-week trial and a jury deliberation of two days, our client was found not guilty on all charges. Our client was arrested two years before this and we’re happy to see him a free man. Read here for more on our first degree murder case.

While these do not guarantee how future cases will turn out, they exemplify the skill and experience our lawyers have in criminal law. 

The rights of Canadians is held as paramount here at Collett Read LLP. As Mississauga’s premier criminal defence lawyers, we hold your rights at the centre of everything we do. Our extensive list of resources and community connections allows us to truly help all our clients through what is usually the most difficult times of their lives. Sadly, many Canadians are unaware of their own rights and may be more familiar with the laws and rights in the USA due to the popularity of American shows and movies. Our goal with the Know Your Rights section is to bring knowledge and power to all Canadians to ensure that our rights are understood and never infringed upon.

Can you Swear at a Cop in Canada? – It’s not illegal to swear at a cop in Canada, but it’s best to remain peaceful when interacting with a police officer.

Will a Criminal Conviction Impact my Ability to Travel Internationally? – Yes, a criminal conviction will make international travel difficult. Every country has their own laws and regulations that control their borders, and many will turn you down due to your convictions. Often you will have to contact the locations border services beforehand to understand your ability to travel there.

Is it legal to not Carry I.D. in Canada? – As a Canadian citizen, you are not legally required to carry I.D. with you in public with some caveats.

What Outcomes Could my Case Have? – There are many possible outcomes for your criminal case including charges being withdrawn or stayed, a peace bond, being found not guilty, guilty verdicts, having your sentence suspended or conditionally discharged, receiving a fine or restitution order, probation, incarceration or imprisonment, and conditional sentencing/house arrest.

Can Police Enter Your Home in Canada? – In Canada, police can only enter if given permission by an owner, through the use of a warrant, or they believe someone is in danger among a few other circumstances. There are definitely ways that police can enter your home unlawfully, and you should contact a lawyer immediately. 

Collett Read does not claim these articles as legal advice and suggest contacting us if you find yourself charged with a criminal offence.

The Youth Criminal Justice Act is a complex area of the criminal code that requires highly experienced lawyers that can take full advantage of everything afforded to young offenders. Our team of lawyers well trained and experienced with handling these cases with the appropriate tools at each stage of the process, affording the youth accused the full weight of the advantages in the Youth Criminal Justice Act. 

Our passion as a firm for Youth Criminal Defence allows us to help change the course of a young offenders life for the better. Being able to get to know our youth clients and act as a mentor during their difficult time dealing with the legal system, has helped so many of our youth clients to turn their lives around and avoid a life caught up in criminal activities.

If you or one of your family members requires legal defence under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, call us at Collett Read LLP today.

Day or night, call us 24/7 if you or a loved one has been arrested by Peel Regional Police.

DO NOT MAKE ANY STATEMENTS TO POLICE!

Call us and our Lawyers will be there to guide you through the entire process. We will immediately arrange everything while protecting you and your freedoms.