For less serious criminal offences under the Criminal Code of Canada, I provide legal support, including:

  • Theft under $5,000
  • Mischief & property damage
  • Assault & domestic disputes.
  • Probation breaches
  • Bail hearings and resolutions

Note: As a licensed paralegal, I can represent clients in Ontario courts for summary conviction offences (maximum penalties of up to 2 years less a day).

If you’ve been charged with a summary conviction offence in Ontario, you may be facing fines, probation, or even jail time. Fighting these charges is critical—a criminal record can affect employment, travel, and housing opportunities.

As a licensed paralegal, I can represent you in Ontario courts for summary offences. Below is an overview of what summary offences are, why fighting them matters, and the step-by-step legal process.

What Are Summary Conviction Offences?

Under Canada’s Criminal Code, offences are classified as:
✔ Summary Conviction – Less serious crimes (max penalty: 2 years less a day jail & $5,000 fine)
✔ Indictable Offences – More serious crimes (e.g., murder, robbery)
✔ Hybrid Offences – Crown chooses whether to proceed summarily or by indictment

Common Summary Offences in Ontario

  • Theft under $5,000 (shoplifting, minor fraud)
  • Mischief under $5,000 (property damage)
  • Assault (non-aggravated) (bar fights, domestic disputes)
  • Uttering threats
  • Probation breaches
  • Public intoxication & disorderly conduct

Why Fight a Summary Conviction Charge?

A criminal conviction can lead to:
🔹 Criminal Record – Affects jobs, travel (e.g., U.S. entry), and housing
🔹 Jail Time – Up to 2 years less a day
🔹 Fines & Probation – Financial strain and restrictions
🔹 Immigration Consequences – Risk of deportation for non-citizens

Possible Defences

✔ Lack of Evidence – Weak Crown case
✔ Charter Violations – Illegal search/seizure (Section 8)
✔ Self-Defence (Section 34)
✔ Mistaken Identity
✔ Mental Health Diversion (if applicable)

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