Ontario police arrested two men on a recent Friday on charges related to vehicle theft. According to authorities, a pickup truck was stolen and driven a short distance away. Law enforcement officers who were nearby because of unrelated matters watched the two men leave the stolen vehicle then arrested them. Now, each man is likely in need of a solid criminal defence strategy.
Criminal defence: Alleged forgery of kosher certification
Canadian residents of certain religions eat only food that has passed a particular certification process to declare it suitable for consumption by those following a kosher diet. A food manufacturer in Ontario may be exploring his criminal defence options after five charges were laid against it, alleging the forgery. This followed the discovery that the company supplied non-kosher cheese that had falsified labels showing it to be certified as kosher.
Criminal defense: The rights of a person under arrest
Ontario residents who are arrested or charged by police may be unsure of their legal rights. However, upon request, any person must be allowed to make a phone call to obtain the services of a criminal defense lawyer. The circumstances that give law enforcement the right to stop a person include officers suspecting the person of committing a crime or witnessing him or her committing a crime. They may also stop any person who is driving, and refusal to cooperate with officers could result in an arrest.
Drug charges filed against border agents at airport in Ontario
A regional director of the Canada Border Services Agency was concerned that the actions of two of its agents would reflect upon the dedication, professionalism and integrity typically displayed by the agency's personnel. This follows the recent arrest of two agents on drug charges. Law enforcement suspects the men were involved in bringing drugs into Ontario through the Pearson International Airport at which they were working.
Drug charges filed against driver who allegedly ignored curfew
Any Ontario resident who faces criminal charges will likely seek professional help with defending him or herself. If it is drug charges, a conviction can have devastating consequences -- even if only a minor punishment is imposed. A drug-related conviction on a person's record can affect endeavours such as job applications, international travelling and more.
