Adverse circumstances can push people to commit criminal acts that might not even have come to mind under normal conditions. Facing criminal charges in Ontario -- especially for those facing a first charge -- may bring fear and anxiety. The most positive step would be to secure experienced criminal defence to explain the proceedings that will follow.
This may also be the most appropriate step to take for a 32-year-old Ottawa man who was recently charged with bank robbery. Patrol officers allege the man entered a bank and ordered the people to lie down while he was threatening them with a handgun. After demanding cash, he allegedly fled the scene in a car that was parked nearby.
Patrol officers reportedly gave chase when they spotted the vehicle. The alleged bank robber was apprehended when he lost control of the car and crashed. Officers say a BB gun was seized, but the amount of cash he took from the bank was not revealed. He was charged with armed robbery, being disguised and the concealment of a weapon, along with fleeing the scene and reckless driving.
With the guidance and support of a skilled Ontario criminal defence lawyer, this man will know exactly what to expect. A lawyer can explain the criminal process and the required steps related to important court dates to attend and the meeting with the Crown. Experienced legal counsel can protect the client and work to achieve the best possible outcome, which may involve going to trial or negotiating with the Crown. If the case goes to trial, the legal counsel will advocate for the accused man and only when guilt is proved beyond a reasonable doubt can a conviction be obtained.
Source: ottawacitizen.com, "Man charged in Halloween bank robbery, car chase", Tom Spears, Nov. 1, 2016
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