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Kelly and his wife were getting divorced, but were still living together. Tension was high. There were constant arguments in the house. Kelly’s wife went to the police alleging that he had hit her and threatened to hurt her. Kelly denied the allegations. Kelly was charged with domestic assault and uttering a threat to cause […]
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Cameron’s Case: Not Guilty of Attempted Murder & Arson A house burned to the ground in the middle of the night. A young man was seen leaving the house shortly before the fire started. The next day, our client Cameron was charged with four counts of attempted murder and arson endangering life. Cameron faced a […]
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Tyler was involved in car accident and arrested at his house shortly after. He was taken to the hospital, where he provided Breathalyzer samples. Tyler was charged criminally with impaired and over 80 driving. Tyler’s job required driving and a security clearance. A conviction for drinking and driving would have cost Tyler his job. The financial […]
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21 May '14
Our client was recently found not guilty of criminal charges for possession of a handgun after a trial in Ottawa. The case illustrates the difficulties in proving that a non-recovered gun was in fact a real “firearm”. Background Our client’s friend pulled out an alleged handgun and pointed it at the victim’s face. The victim disarmed […]
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Many jobs and volunteer positions require a “vulnerable sector” police record check. The results often leave Canadians stunned. It is a rude surprise to learn that you have a “record”, despite never being charged or convicted of a crime. A shop-lifting accusation may show up as theft occurrence. A traffic stop with a friend who […]
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Here are 4 reasons to not “just plead guilty” to DUI charges in Ottawa & Ontario.
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28 Feb '14
In R. v. T.A.P., 2014 ONCA 141, the Ontario Court of Appeal imposed what essentially amounts to a two-year house arrest sentence for possession of a loaded handgun with a defaced serial number. The case has illustrates the sentencing range for “non-true crime” handgun offences.
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The legality of this mandatory minimum sentence was the issue under consideration in R. v. Lloyd. The Court found that the one-year minimum violated the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms as in many situations it “is a sentence which Canadians would find abhorrent or intolerable.”
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Marijuana trafficking charges based on the plain view doctrine defeated.
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30 Sep '13
Being charged with sexual assault in Ontario is a serious matter. A conviction will likely result in jail time and mandatory registration as a sex offender. This post outlines the basic laws concerning sexual assault and strategies for successfully defending these charges.
Ottawa Criminal Defence Lawyer
Brett McGarry
- 116 Lisgar Street, Suite 300, K2P 0C2 Ottawa, Ontario Canada
- brett@mcgarrylaw.ca
- 613-884-8576
- 613-691-1373