The Power of Affidavits in Domestic Assault Cases: A Comprehensive Guide
As a criminal lawyer specializing in domestic assault cases I hear the word affidavit a lot. In fact, about half the clients who call my...
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- Mar 3, 2022
- 13 min
A Lawyer's Guide for Married Couples Facing Domestic Assault Charges in Ontario.
An Ontario lawyer with extensive experience in domestic assault cases explains what married couples should expect after a domestic charge.
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- Jun 25, 2021
- 9 min
Indictable Offences vs. Summary Conviction Procedure: the Difference in Plain English
Today we're taking a deep dive into the differences between summary conviction, indictable and hybrid offences in Canada. Understanding...
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- May 11, 2021
- 10 min
Sentencing in Ontario Domestic Assault Cases: What First Offenders Should Know
As a domestic assault lawyer practising in Ontario, there are two questions I get asked all the time. First: “Will I get a criminal...
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- Nov 11, 2020
- 13 min
Domestic Violence Charges in Ontario: Answers to the Five Most Common Questions.
Covid-19 and the Rise of Domestic Violence Charges in Ontario The number of Ontarians facing domestic violence charges has risen...
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- Jul 13, 2020
- 21 min
Ontario Domestic Violence Charges: Everything You Need to Know from an Experienced Domestic Lawyer.
Ontario domestic violence lawyer, Shayan Shaffie, discusses key topics every Ontarian facing domestic charges should know.
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- Feb 5, 2020
- 7 min
Sureties, Here's How to Prepare for a Bail Hearing in Ontario.
In this easy-to-read article I explain some of the things sureties can do to prepare themselves for a bail hearing in Ontario.
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- Dec 10, 2019
- 20 min
The Best Toronto Criminal Lawyer for Your Case: A Guide to Hiring the Right Counsel.
Canadians facing criminal charges have an extremely important decision to make in the early phases of their case. Hiring the right...
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- Dec 10, 2019
- 12 min
Getting Ontario Domestic Charges Dropped: the Victim's Role in Domestic Violence Cases.
Domestic assault charges are life-altering events. In the blink of an eye, long-term partners are separated; houses vacated; husband and...
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- Dec 10, 2019
- 13 min
What is a Surety? Basics of Canadian Bail Law Explained.
If someone you know has been arrested and held for a bail hearing, there's a good chance they’ll need a "surety" to secure their release....
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- Dec 10, 2019
- 10 min
Care or Control DUI Offences in Ontario Explained: the Basics of Impaired Driving Law.
At Shaffie Law, we often get calls from clients who are in total shock that they’ve been charged with an impaired driving or over 80...
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