Criminal Charges Defence Strategy:

Question: What defence strategies are available when fighting criminal charges in Ontario?

Answer: Common defence strategies include challenging the Crown’s evidence (including Charter breaches), raising reasonable doubt through alternative explanations, disputing identity, arguing lack of required intent, seeking exclusion of improperly obtained evidence, negotiating resolution, or bringing delay or abuse-of-process applications; the right approach depends on the charge, facts, and disclosure review.  Contact White Owl Legal, an Ontario Paralegal service, for practical, cost-effective support with criminal court processes and next steps, and call (289) 839-3075 to discuss your situation.

Defence Strategies Available When Fighting Criminal Charges

Criminal charges are the most serious charges a person can face whereas penalties involving fines or jail terms or both may be significant.  Additionally, upon a finding of guilt and resulting conviction, a person will be subjected to a stigmatizing criminal record, potentially resulting in employment difficulties, possible restrictions upon travel into the United States, among other consequences.

Available Defence Strategies

The best options for a defence strategy when fighting back against criminal charges will depend upon the particular criminal charges that an accused person is facing as well as the nature and strength of the evidence.  Accordingly, choosing the best defence strategy, or a combination of defence strategy options, will require a careful review of the actual case details.

To assist in determine an appropriate defence strategy, a professional legal representative:

• Will review the specific allegations;
• Will carefully review the incident details;
• Will thoroughly review the available evidence;
• Will diligently review the applicable law;
• Will helpfully explain the strategy options; and
• Will responsibly adjust the strategy, if necessary.

With a strong understanding of the legal system including the various nuances and potential pitfalls that commonly arise, a qualified legal professional can meticulously analyze the case specifics, the available evidence, the relevant strategies, to help select an appropriate manner of defence so to best protect the rights of the accused persons