Other Criminal & Regulatory Offences in Ottawa

Brett McGarry defends people facing a wide range of criminal and regulatory charges in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, including many offences that do not have their own page on this site. If you are facing a charge and you are not sure where it fits, we can help. The same principles apply to every case: your rights matter, the Crown must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt, and early advice gives you the most options.

Call 613-884-8576 for a free consultation.

Criminal Charges We Defend

Beyond our main practice areas, we regularly defend charges such as:

• Uttering threats and criminal harassment
• Mischief and damage to property
• Failure to comply with conditions, probation or a release order
• Obstructing or resisting a peace officer
• Dangerous driving and other Criminal Code driving offences
• Robbery and break and enter
• Offences involving weapons other than firearms

For our main areas, see our pages on impaired driving and DUI, assault, domestic assault, sexual assault, drug offences, firearms and weapons, fraud and white collar crime, and theft and property offences.

Regulatory and Professional Discipline Matters

Not every charge is under the Criminal Code. We also assist with regulatory and provincial offences and with allegations of professional misconduct that can carry serious consequences for your licence or livelihood. These matters have their own procedures, and having someone who understands the process can make a real difference.

How We Approach Every Case

Whatever the charge, the approach is the same. We review the entire prosecution file, look closely at how the evidence was gathered, identify any breaches of your Charter rights, and build a strategy aimed at the strongest result available on the facts, whether that is a withdrawal, a resolution that avoids a record, or a trial. See the Track Record for examples of recent results.

Areas We Serve Across Ottawa

Brett McGarry defends criminal and regulatory charges for clients across Ottawa, including Centretown, Kanata, Nepean, Barrhaven, Orléans, Gloucester and Vanier. Ottawa matters are heard at the Elgin Street courthouse, and we assist clients in English and French.

Other Offences FAQ

My charge is not listed on your site. Can you still help?

Yes. We defend a broad range of criminal and regulatory charges. Contact us with the details of your charge and we can tell you how we can help.

What is a failure to comply charge?

It is a charge for breaching a condition of release, probation or another court order. These charges are common and should be taken seriously, because they can affect your existing case.

Do regulatory offences give you a criminal record?

Many provincial and regulatory offences are not criminal and do not create a criminal record, but they can still carry significant penalties. We can explain what you are facing.

Should I get a lawyer even for a minor charge?

Often yes. Even a seemingly minor charge can carry a record or other lasting consequences, and a lawyer can look for a resolution that protects your future.

Contact an Ottawa Criminal Defence Lawyer

If you are facing any criminal or regulatory charge in Ottawa, contact Brett McGarry for a free, no-obligation consultation. Call 613-884-8576 or contact us online.

For more questions about criminal charges in Ottawa, see our criminal law FAQ.

This page provides general information about the law in Canada and is not legal advice. Every case depends on its own facts, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.