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An assault occurs when, without the consent of the person, an individual applies force intentionally to that person, directly or indirectly. An assault can also occur when an individual, based on a reasonable foundation, fears that a person interfered with their ability to effect his purpose. This can occur by means of an attempt or threat to apply force to an individual.

The criminal offence of assault tends to be at the forefront of the matters before the courts today. An assault allegation can arise out of the most minimal of circumstances but they result in an individual facing the
daunting criminal justice system to proclaim their innocence. Quite often, situations involving an assault can escalate and involve weapons or serious injury. In those circumstances, the offences may include assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm or aggravated assault. In terms of potential consequences, the
jeopardy an individual faces may increase substantially as a result of the escalation of violence, the inclusion of a weapon or the seriousness of the Injuries. An Individual should also be aware that contingent on the aforementioned circumstances, the Crown has the discretion to either proceed on a summary basis or elect to proceed by indictment. The method of election can have severe repercussions on the magnitude of jeopardy an individual faces, it is important to note that depending on the offence that an individual is charged with, the Crown may not have discretion and the offence may carry a mandatory election by means of indictment.

From an individual's perspective, the early stages of the process can potentially have long-lasting consequences. The form of release, whether on a promise to appear/undertaking to an Officer/Bail, can have a substantial impact on the charged person. That is why it is that much more important to not underestimate the importance of the early steps of the process. For example, an individual may be released on an undertaking or bail condition to abstain from the consumption of alcohol and as a result of breaching that condition, their jeopardy increases. Retaining counsel that comprehends the importance of the preliminary stages of the process is a key consideration an individual should bear in mind.

Having won numerous assault trials and successfully negotiated the complete withdrawal of assault charges, our team has the necessary skill-set required to ensure that your matter is handled in a manner that guarantees the best defence possible.

The criminal offence of assault tends to be at the forefront of the matters before the courts today. An assault allegation can arise out of the most minimal of circumstances but they result in an individual facing the
daunting criminal justice system to proclaim their innocence. Quite often, situations involving an assault can escalate and involve weapons or serious injury. In those circumstances, the offences may include assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm or aggravated assault. In terms of potential consequences, the
jeopardy an individual faces may increase substantially as a result of the escalation of violence, the inclusion of a weapon or the seriousness of the Injuries. An Individual should also be aware that contingent on the aforementioned circumstances, the Crown has the discretion to either proceed on a summary basis or elect to proceed by indictment. The method of election can have severe repercussions on the magnitude of jeopardy an individual faces, it is important to note that depending on the offence that an individual is charged with, the Crown may not have discretion and the offence may carry a mandatory election by means of indictment.

From an individual's perspective, the early stages of the process can potentially have long-lasting consequences. The form of release, whether on a promise to appear/undertaking to an Officer/Bail, can have a substantial impact on the charged person. That is why it is that much more important to not underestimate the importance of the early steps of the process. For example, an individual may be released on an undertaking or bail condition to abstain from the consumption of alcohol and as a result of breaching that condition, their jeopardy increases. Retaining counsel that comprehends the importance of the preliminary stages of the process is a key consideration an individual should bear in mind.

Having won numerous assault trials and successfully negotiated the complete withdrawal of assault charges, our team has the necessary skill-set required to ensure that your matter is handled in a manner that guarantees the best defence possible.

The criminal offence of assault tends to be at the forefront of the matters before the courts today. An assault allegation can arise out of the most minimal of circumstances but they result in an individual facing the
daunting criminal justice system to proclaim their innocence. Quite often, situations involving an assault can escalate and involve weapons or serious injury. In those circumstances, the offences may include assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm or aggravated assault. In terms of potential consequences, the
jeopardy an individual faces may increase substantially as a result of the escalation of violence, the inclusion of a weapon or the seriousness of the Injuries. An Individual should also be aware that contingent on the aforementioned circumstances, the Crown has the discretion to either proceed on a summary basis or elect to proceed by indictment. The method of election can have severe repercussions on the magnitude of jeopardy an individual faces, it is important to note that depending on the offence that an individual is charged with, the Crown may not have discretion and the offence may carry a mandatory election by means of indictment.

From an individual's perspective, the early stages of the process can potentially have long-lasting consequences. The form of release, whether on a promise to appear/undertaking to an Officer/Bail, can have a substantial impact on the charged person. That is why it is that much more important to not underestimate the importance of the early steps of the process. For example, an individual may be released on an undertaking or bail condition to abstain from the consumption of alcohol and as a result of breaching that condition, their jeopardy increases. Retaining counsel that comprehends the importance of the preliminary stages of the process is a key consideration an individual should bear in mind.

Having won numerous assault trials and successfully negotiated the complete withdrawal of assault charges, our team has the necessary skill-set required to ensure that your matter is handled in a manner that guarantees the best defence possible.

Many individuals charged with a drinking and driving offence tend to be first-time offenders and lack insight
into the compte* nature and procedural steps that a drinking and driving charge will entail. For most
individuals that are with a drinking and driving offence, they are subject to a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension. Only in the rarest of circumstances will an individual be able to appeal the administrative suspension. The 90-day suspension can have an immense impact on an individual as we often take for granted the Importance of our drhlng privileges.

Drinking and Driving consists of a number of Criminal Code offences. Some individuals may be charged with one or multiple charges relating to drinking and driving. Often the Criminal Code charges also have Highway Traffic Act charges alongside them. The repercussions of a conviction to either can have a large impact on an individual. A Criminal Code conviction often carries with a minimum 1-year driving prohibition, minimum $1000.00 fine and a criminal record. In some instances, it can inhibit an individuals ability to travel abroad. It is also important to note that an individual does not necessarily have to be operating a motor vehicle to be charged with a Drinking and Driving offence.
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There are many technical defences relating to Drinking & Driving offences and on occasion these defences
require enlisting the help of a toxicologist to relay a technical defence to the court. Depending on the circumstances of the case, Mr. Bassi employs the use of a vast array of defences that may include attacking the accuracy of the breath testing device(s), challenging the observations of the police and arguing Charter motions that allege a breach of your constitutionally guaranteed rights.

One of the most common charges relating to Drinking and Driving is Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicles. This offence can also arise out of circumstances Involving not only the consumption of alcohol but also drugs. The police employ designated drug recognition experts in cases involving drugs. The test for impairment is found in the leading Supreme Court of Canada case of R. v. Stellate. The test is cne of slight impairment. Inmany instances, the police may wrongly attribute certain indicia of Impairment to alcohol when in fact an individual may have a medical condition or have an alternative explanation.

Parliament has created two distinct tests in relation to making an arrest for drinking and driving offences. Firstly, if the police suspect that you may have consumed alcohol based on both a subjective and objectively reasonable belief, they may request that you provide a sample of your breath Into an approved screening device. Secondly, if they have reasonable and probable grounds to suspect that your ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, they can initiate an arrest without administering a roadside breath test. The purposes of these two distinct tests Is important and any shortcuts taken by the police can give rise to Charter based defences.
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Meeting with a client and examining their version of events is crucial to asserting potential defences. Mr. Bassi maintains close contact with his clients in an effort to ensure that they feel confident in their defences and that he is able to guarantee that he can accurately assess potential defences with an individual.

Having successfully defended some of Canada's most high profile impaired driving cases, Mr. Bassi examines
every possible avenue to guarantee that the best defence possible is presented.

In many instances an individual who is charged with a Drinking and Driving offence is charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle with Over 80mg of Alcohol in their body. In Canada the legal limit for operating a motor vehicle whilst consuming alcohol is 80mg of alcohol in 100ml of blood. Although it is important to note that there are non-criminal Highway Traffic Act offences that can arise out of consuming less than 80mg of alcohol in 100ml in blood.

Depending on the circumstances of the case, there are a number of technical defences that can be utilized. This includes evidence to the contrary. Although parliament has limited the use of evidence of the contrary, in some situations this defence may still be applied. Evidence to the contrary entails having individuals attest to your drinking pattern on the day/night in question and that pattern resulting in your blood alcohol concentration being lower then 80mg of alcohol in 100ml at the time of driving.

The right to speak to counsel is a constitutionally guaranteed right that on occasion is infringed. This right entails the right to speak to a lawyer of your choice. A breach of this right can result in a breach of your Charter rights and in turn the remedy could be the exclusion of the breath samples.

The breath testing process is also statutorily required to be conducted as soon as practicable and in some circumstances, unreasonable and unexplained delay can render the breath samples to not be taken as soon as practicable. As a result, the Crown cannot use your breath readings.

The aforementioned defences are a brief glimpse into the vast array of defences that may be available in your case. For further information, contact 1 (888)-281-222.

In certain circumstances, an individual may be charged with a Drinking and Driving offence even though they were not operating the motor vehicle. There is a legal presumption that you are in care and control of your vehicle if you are found to be in the drivers seat of your motor vehicle. This presumption can be rebutted by means of presenting evidence that you did not have an intention to drive. In certain situations, if there is a risk or danger of the vehicle being put into motion, you can still be found in care and control. It should also be noted that there is also a possibility of being charged even if you are found outside of your vehicle.

It is a Criminal Code offence to not provide a sample of your breath pursuant to a lawful breath demand made by a police officer. In certain situations, if the breath demand is found not to be lawful, the charge will fail. There is also the availability of medical evidence to illustrate an individuals inability to provide a suitable sample of their breath. Police officers are also required to have a comprehensive knowledge of the breath sample devices they employ and a lack of knowledge of the machine in question may also result in the charge failing.

Theft under $5000.00, Theft over $5000.00, Mischief, Robbery, Break & Enter, Fraud, Possession of Stolen Property...

The offence of fraud also has differing consequences contingent on the value of the alleged fraud. Fraud can take on a variety of shapes and forms. The general legal definition of fraud in a Canadian context entails "depriving a person dishonestly of something which is his or hers, or of something to which he or she is or would or might, but for the perpetration of the fraud, be entitled."

Allegations of fraud often are littered with a plethora of documentation and require a thorough analysis of every single relevant document. In certain instances the aid of a forensic accountant may be required. It iscritical that an experienced lawyer examine the evidence giving rise to the allegation of fraud. In some situations a thorough analysis may reveal that the allegations of fraud were in fact baseless or a result of a misinterpretation.

It should be noted that both offences are strictly indictable offences and in many circumstances the Crownwill seek a custodial sentence. These are serious crimes that require legal representation that has theknowledge and experience to handle the complex nature of these types of offences.