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Paralegals in Ontario May Represent You in Court for Summary Charges and Some Hybrid Criminal Charges
If you were charged with a criminal offence, Ontario paralegals can help you.
You need to know your options and act quickly. The steps you take will affect your future and, in some cases, your freedom. Every criminal charge is serious and should not be taken lightly.
If you plead guilty to a criminal offence, you are admitting the allegations and relieve the crown to prove your case beyond reasonable doubt. Many criminal offences can result in substantial jail time.
You will get a Criminal record which may prevent you from obtaining employment and/or traveling to other countries.
A paralegal could arrange that the your charge be dealt with by alternative methods as opposed to a criminal conviction on your record.
Paralegals will offer you legal advice and reliable defence in court. Do not risk conviction for a criminal charge because you did not know the criminal process or simply were not familiar with hidden penalties .
If you have been arrested for a criminal offence you will need immediate help from a paralegal who handles criminal matters.
WHAT CHARGES CAN A PARALEGAL DEFEND ME AGAINST?
Examples of Summary Offences Which An Ontario Paralegal Can Handle For You
- Impaired Driving
- Fail/Refuse to Provide a Breath Sample
- Over 80mg
- Assault
- Drug Offences
- Young Offenders
- Pardons
- Theft Under $5000
- Fraud Under $5000
- Dangerous Driving (summary)
- Possession of Controlled Substances
- Uttering Threats
- Shoplifting
- Mischief
- Criminal Harassment
Criminal charges under the
Criminal Code of Canada, are extremely serious. There are three types of charges based on the gravity of the offence.
- Indictable Offences
- Hybrid Offences (offences whereby the Crown elects to proceed by the Indictable or Summary procedure)
- Summary Offences
Paralegals may represent people charged with summary or hybrid offences involving less serious crimes where the maximum punishment is six months incarceration and/or a five thousand ($5,000) dollar fine.
All other offences must be represented by a lawyer although you can represent yourself.
Justice Offences
s.129 Obstructing or Resisting Peace Officer
s.130 Impersonating a Peace Officer
s.134 Swearing False Statement
s.139 Obstructing Justice
s.140 Public Mischief
s.145 Failure to Appear
Sexual Offences
s.163 Corrupting Morals
s.168 Mailing Obscene Materials
s.173 Indecent Acts
s.174 Public Nudity
Disturbing Offences
s.175 Causing a Disturbance, Indecent Exhibition, Loitering
s.176 Disturbing Religious Worship
s.177 Trespassing at Night
s.179 Vagrancy
Morality Offences
s.201 Person Found in Gaming House
s.210 Inmate of Common Bawdy House
s.211 Transport Person to Bawdy House
s.213 Obtain Prostitution Services
Vehicle Offences
s.249 Dangerous Operation
s.250 Dangerous Water skiing
s.252 Fail to Stop at Accident Scene
Conduct Offences
s.264 Criminal Harassment
s.265 Assault
s.270 Resisting Arrest
Family Matter Offences
s.282 Abduction Contravening Custody Order
s.283 Abduction Where No Custody Order*
Property Offences
s.335 Take Motor Vehicle Without Consent
s.342 Theft or Forgery of Credit Card*
s.348 Break and Enter with Intent*
s.349 Being Unlawfully in Dwelling House
s.354 Possession of Stolen Property