Larceny / Theft Simple theft (also known as larceny) is a type of crime that involves unlawfully taking or using property that belongs to another person or entity. There are many different flavors of theft charges in most jurisdictions, ranging from misdemeanor shoplifting to grand theft. Typically, they all have the same basic elements (i.e., unlawfully taking…

People are often confused by the terms homicide, murder and manslaughter.  When reading the newspaper, they wonder why one defendant gets life for murder, while another person gets probation for manslaughter, which, in a way, sounds worse than murder.  It even gets more confusing when people are confronted with terms like felony murder.  After all,…

For parents or friends who have had to bail a loved one out of jail, one of the more common questions they ask me is, “Will I be able to get my bail money back?” It’s a great question, and there isn’t always a straight answer. We’ll explain how the process works in this blog. Bail…

Many people all over the country have guns in their homes. It is very important for people in this situation to learn all that they can about the law that are in place to ensure firearm safety within their homes. Here is some information about this subject. One of the first things that should be done with…

Guns have been thrust back into the national discourse recently, in the wake of the mass shooting in downtown Toronto and the federal government’s plans to explore a potential “full ban” on handguns and assault weapons. There are various measures of these things and you’ve likely heard some statistics thrown around, in isolation. But these numbers don’t always paint…

Domestic violence — also known as domestic abuse, intimate partner violence or abuse — may start when one partner feels the need to control and dominate the other. Abusers may feel this need to control their partner because of low self-esteem, extreme jealousy, difficulties in regulating anger and other strong emotions, or when they feel…

A white collar crime is a crime that is often committed by a professional that involves some type of fraud or deception that results in financial gain to the perpetrator or others. White collar crimes are serious offenses that must be taken seriously.  It is important to contact a lawyer as soon in the process…

Expert Legal Services Mississauga Criminal Lawyers provide first-class representation to individuals facing criminal charges from theft and drug possession to domestic assault and sexual assault. Our firm has long-term experience and some of the best specialized lawyers in the local area. Our clients receive full representation at bail hearings, trials and appeals. Our team will be there…

DUI is a crime or a law-breaking act because it violates the law. Whether how severe the offense is, be it a misdemeanor or a felony, it is still a crime. Any DUI offenders will have to face the consequences of their faults. Penalties for DUI vary depending on the severity of the offense. So, you need…

Paying bail to get out of jail may seem like a simple concept. The idea is that if someone gets arrested, someone else can pay money and the jailed person goes free. And while that is the essential idea behind bail, there is more that goes into the process. Understanding how bail works, how courts determine bail…