Blog: Understanding Canadian Criminal Law

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for criminal law? Daniel Brown Law LLP, a Toronto-based law firm specializing in criminal trials and appeals is currently seeking a motivated and skilled Legal Assistant to join our team for a 15...

Facing a Fraud Over $5,000 Charge in Toronto? What You Need to Know and Why Hiring Daniel Brown Law Could Save Your Future One moment you’re a professional managing clients, finances or corporate matters — the next you’re staring down an accusation for fraud over...

Introduction: The Moment Everything Changes Being accused of sexual assault is a seismic event. The moment you become aware of a police investigation or face an arrest, your world is turned upside down. The shock, fear, and profound uncertainty can be paralyzing. In...

🚨 Charged with Drug Trafficking in Toronto? Your Expert Defence Starts with Daniel Brown Law Being charged with drug trafficking in Toronto is one of the most frightening and life-altering experiences a person can face. In an instant, your reputation, freedom, and...

The sudden flash of red and blue lights in your rear-view mirror is a moment of panic. Your heart races and your mind spins: What did I do? What happens next? For many people stopped on suspicion of impaired driving, this is only the beginning of a difficult legal...

The Police Vehicle in Your Rearview Mirror You hear the police siren blaring. Your heart races as the officer walks up and says: “I’m demanding you provide a sample of your breath into an approved screening device.” In that split second, you have a choice: blow or...

Welcoming Three New Lawyers to Daniel Brown Law We’re proud to announce the newest members of our team at Daniel Brown Law: Jason Dos Santos, Ema Ibrakovic, and Thomas McCann. Each brings unique experience and expertise that will further strengthen our ability to...

Alex Formenton was barely 18 years old and on the verge of a promising professional hockey career that came to a screeching halt on June 18, 2018, after what was meant to be a night of celebration with his coaches and teammates. For the last seven years, he has lived...

Daniel Brown Law LLP is a Toronto-based boutique law firm specializing in criminal trials and appeals. We are looking for an associate lawyer to join our office. About Daniel Brown Law LLP: For nearly two decades, we have represented organizations and individuals in...

Daniel Brown Law LLP is thrilled to announce the addition of Maxime Bédard who joins us as an associate lawyer.Maxime’s defence practice focuses on both criminal trials and appeals. Prior to joining Daniel Brown Law, Maxime worked as a judicial law clerk for Justice...

Daniel Brown Law LLP is thrilled to announce the addition of two lawyers to the firm. Samantha Bondoux and Robert Nanni have joined us as associates.Samantha’s practice focuses on criminal trials and appeals and she represents those charged with or convicted of...

Are you a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with a passion for criminal law? Daniel Brown Law LLP, a Toronto-based law firm specializing in criminal trials and appeals is currently seeking a motivated and skilled Legal Assistant to join our team. As a...

Forcible Confinement Lawyers Toronto - How to Defend Forcible Confinement Charges  Forcible confinement is a serious offence under Canadian criminal law, and can result in severe legal consequences if convicted. In this blog post, we will explore the legal definition...

Daniel Brown Law LLP is thrilled to announce the addition of Teodora Pasca who joins us as an associate.Teodora’s practice focuses on criminal trials and appeals. She believes everyone in the criminal justice system should be treated with dignity and respect, and...

Thursday morning, the Supreme Court of Canada released its much-anticipated decision regarding the constitutionality of the Bill C-51 Amendments. In R v. J.J. ,the majority decision upheld the amendments as constitutional in their entirety, while at the same time...

Daniel Brown Law LLP is thrilled to announce the addition of two lawyers to the firm. Hilary Dudding has joined our team as a partner and James Bray has joined us as an associate. Over the last two decades, Hilary has defended almost every type of criminal charge from...

Daniel Brown Law LLP is excited to announce that Colleen McKeown, Andrew Bigioni and Lindsay Board have joined our partnership. We wish them all ongoing success as they continue their practices as partners in the firm.Colleen practices criminal and constitutional law...

Defending Utter Threats Charges in Toronto Why Uttering Threats Is a Serious Criminal Offence In Canada, threatening another person—verbally, in writing, or electronically—can lead to criminal prosecution. Section 264.1 of the Criminal Code makes uttering threats a...

Defending Dangerous Driving Charges in Toronto Our lawyers have defended dangerous driving charges in all corners of the province and often appear in courts across the GTA in addition to the Toronto courthouses including Newmarket, Oshawa, Brampton, and Milton. Daniel...

How To Appeal Your Provincial Offences Act Conviction or Sentence in Toronto, Ontario. Are you looking to hire a lawyer to appeal your Provincial Offences Act conviction or sentence in Toronto, Ontario or elsewhere in the Greater Toronto Area? This article is intended...