Toronto Criminal Lawyer - General FAQ

This FAQ is a general overview about the initial processes of arrest and the Court procedures in Toronto, Ontario. If you or someone you know is potentially facing criminal charges it is strongly advised that a criminal lawyer be contacted immediately for consultation.

The initiation of the criminal process

Why are some people accused of criminal conduct arrested immediately and others are not?

What should I do if the police are looking for me?


After Initial Arrest by the Police

What do you do if you or your friend is being held for bail or show cause?

First Appearance - I've been released from the police station or received bail - now what?



Getting Disclosure and Speaking to My Lawyer

What is disclosure and how long before I get it?

Meeting and speaking with my lawyer - what should I expect?


Pre-trials and Judicial Pre-trials

What is a pre-trial and why does one take place?

What is a judicial pre-trial and why is one necessary?

Preliminary Hearings or Preliminary Inquiries

What is a preliminary hearing and when do I get one?


The Criminal Trial

When is my trial and where will it be?


Pleading Guilty

When should an accused plead guilty?
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Adam Weisberg

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Certified Specialist in Criminal Law