A DUI charge in Toronto can affect your job, your finances, your reputation, and your long-term record. In many cases, the consequences begin immediately, long before you have even had your first court date. At the same time, being charged does not mean you will be...
If you're facing criminal charges in Toronto or the GTA, the bail decision often feels like the most pressing concern right away. It decides whether you'll wait for your case at home with your family, job, and routine intact or remain in custody amid uncertainty...
Hate crime prosecutions affecting Toronto’s South Asian community have increased sharply in recent years. Allegations tied to bias or prejudice can carry serious consequences, including harsher penalties, strict bail conditions, and lasting reputational harm. If you are accused of a hate-motivated offence, understanding how these cases...
A CPSO investigation into sexual misconduct can place your entire professional future at risk. Your licence, reputation, and ability to practise medicine in Ontario may all be on the line. Even before any findings are made, investigations can result in restrictions on your practice, public...
In Toronto and the GTA and across the country, criminal courts are under intense pressure. Hearings are postponed, trial dates stretch far into the future, and people accused of crimes are left waiting, sometimes for years. Under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, everyone has...
Ontario’s Court of Justice made several important updates in 2025 that affect how cases move through the courts, how bail is decided, and how sentences are determined. These changes come from a combination of federal Criminal Code amendments and updated Ontario Court of Justice practice...
Medical marijuana has been legal in Canada since 2018, but that doesn’t mean patients are exempt from impaired driving laws. In fact, many people with medical authorization face unexpected charges when their use of cannabis intersects with Ontario’s strict DUI rules. A conviction can mean...
New impaired driving laws arrived in Ontario on January 1, 2025, bringing tougher penalties, faster roadside consequences, and new mandatory requirements that affect thousands of drivers each year. For anyone facing charges, it’s no longer just about avoiding a conviction. The new framework impacts your licence,...
Under the Criminal Code, a person charged with failure to stop at the scene of an accident may face a penalty of up to 10 years in prison following a conviction for an indictable offence, or up to two years in jail and a fine...
Canada has strict laws governing the ownership and possession of firearms. These laws require most individuals to obtain licences to lawfully possess firearms, including restricted or prohibited firearms. However, the law also disqualifies some categories of persons from obtaining the required gun licences. Who is Ineligible...
In Ontario, all drivers must have a valid driver's licence issued by the provincial government or the jurisdiction where the driver resides. Driving without a licence constitutes a traffic offence that may carry significant penalties, including fines, potential incarceration, and increased insurance costs. What is Driving...
Have the police arrested you on suspicion of committing an assault with a weapon in Canada? If so, get dedicated legal representation to defend yourself against your charges. Contact Posner Craig Stein LLP today for an initial case evaluation to learn more about assault with...
Solicitor-client privilege is one of the cornerstones of a healthy and productive lawyer-client relationship. Canadian law also establishes solicitor-client privilege as a fundamental legal right. Yet, what is solicitor-client privilege? How does the law protect you, and how do you know what type of communication...
Canada legalized cannabis possession and recreational consumption through the Cannabis Act in 2018. The groundbreaking legislation made Canada one of the first industrialized countries in the world to embrace regulated cannabis access and move away from prohibitive drug-policy measures. While the Cannabis Act legalized cannabis use for...
Being charged with a DUI can have lasting consequences on your driving record and other aspects of your life. But how long should you expect a DUI conviction to remain on your record if you live in Ontario? And what impact can this have on...
