Author: Richard Auger

Ottawa Criminal Lawyer: Are you Under Arrest?

In Canada, a police officer has the power to arrest a person if the police officer has reasonable grounds to believe that the person has committed a criminal offence.   The arresting police officer may or may not place handcuffs on the person under arrest. Suspicious circumstances alone are not ...

By |June 9, 2023|Articles|0 Comments

What You Need to Know about Sentencing

Sentencing in a Canadian criminal case is a human process and can be one of the most difficult procedures to conduct.  It is very difficult to predict the outcome of a sentencing hearing. The Basic Purpose of the Criminal Law The basic purpose of the criminal law is to protect ...

By |June 8, 2023|Articles|0 Comments

What Happens If I Fail to Attend My Criminal Court Date?

When a Judge orders an individual to appear in Court at a specific date and time, that individual is legally bound to appear.  An individual who intentionally misses their criminal Court date can be charged with a criminal offence.  However, the onus is on the prosecutor to demonstrate that the ...

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