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...

An Ontario lawyer with extensive experience in domestic assault cases explains what married couples should expect after a domestic charge.

Today we're taking a deep dive into the differences between summary conviction, indictable and hybrid offences in Canada. Understanding...

As a domestic assault lawyer practising in Ontario, there are two questions I get asked all the time. First: “ Will I get a criminal...

Covid-19 and the Rise of Domestic Violence Charges in Ontario The number of Ontarians facing domestic violence charges has risen...

Ontario domestic violence lawyer, Shayan Shaffie, discusses key topics every Ontarian facing domestic charges should know.

In this easy-to-read article I explain some of the things sureties can do to prepare themselves for a bail hearing in Ontario.

Canadians facing criminal charges have an extremely important decision to make in the early phases of their case. Hiring the right...

Domestic assault charges are life-altering events. In the blink of an eye, long-term partners are separated; houses vacated; husband and...

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....

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...