Criminal charges can impact your life in many ways and you need a defence lawyer that will understand your unique set of circumstances. BT Legal has the experience, expertise and personal contacts to tailor a defence that fits your particular situation.
The first step in selecting a criminal defence lawyer is research, both online and through word-of-mouth recommendations from friends and family. Then you need to identify lawyers that are experienced handling cases similar to yours, have an excellent track record in court and a thorough understanding of the Canadian criminal justice system.
Legal Defence Toronto the pre-trial stage, your criminal lawyer reviews Police and Crown disclosure (evidence) and carries out interviews with potential defence witnesses. They also may request further disclosure such as officer notes or forensic evidence and they will consult expert witnesses. They will also start to draft opening statements, areas of cross examination and closing submissions.
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If you are charged with an indictable offence, you can choose to have it tried either by summary proceedings at the Provincial Court or in Queen’s Bench (Superior Court) before a judge and jury. Your criminal lawyer will advise you of your options and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Self Defence is a defence to criminal wrongdoing which, under the current law, includes acts committed in the defence of oneself or a third party. The new law simplied the old regime which had 4 separate sections of the Criminal Code dedicated to this defence, but the requirement remains that your actions were reasonable in the circumstances.