Maple Crown Law Group has extensive experience in defending cases involving the possession, production, and trafficking of illegal narcotics. If you have been charged with one of these offences there is a high probability that you are now facing a mandatory minimum sentence or high guideline sentence. Defending these types of charges requires in depth knowledge of the law of search and seizure, the intricacies of proving possession, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. If your person, home, or car was searched unlawfully, we may be able to assist you in having evidence which is critical to the prosecution’s case ‘thrown out’ on the basis that your Charter Rights were infringed. To learn more about how Maple Crown Law Group may be able to assist you, contact us today.

Culpable homicides – also known as murder, manslaughter, and infanticide – are the most serious offences prohibited by the Criminal Code. First and second degree murder carry with them mandatory minimum sentences of life imprisonment. As such, it is crucial that individuals facing these types of charges have highly skilled, experienced representation. Maple Crown Law Group has been defending those charged with unlawful killings for over 35 years, including cases of self-defence, provocation, intoxication, accidental death, shaken baby syndrome, and more. We have the experience and expertise to ensure that you receive the best possible defence or appeal. If you or someone you know needs advice about charges of this kind, contact Maple Crown Law Group now.

A charge of assault, including assault with a weapon and spousal assault, can have serious consequences, even for those with no prior involvement with the criminal justice system. If you are facing a charge of this kind, it is important that you receive legal advice early in the court process to ensure that you receive the best possible outcome, whether that is an acquittal, a peacebond, or a withdrawal of the charges. Maple Crown Law Group would be pleased to offer you advice about how to deal with your first appearance, amendments to bail conditions, defending the charge and doing our best to ensure that you survive the justice process without a criminal record. If you need advice, no matter what stage of the proceedings you are currently at, contact our office today.

Maple Crown Law Group has years of experience defending cases of fraud over and under $5000. Our lawyers can assist you with these complex files whether they involve thousands of dollars or millions of dollars. Theft and fraud from employers is one of the most common charges pursued vigorously by a specialized prosecution office and can attract sentences in excess of two years in jail. If you require assistance defending a complex case, trust the lawyers at Maple Crown Law Group to answer your questions.

With the vast expansion of technology, there is also an increasing number of individuals facing charges relating to their use of the internet or technological devices to commit offences. These include accessing, creation and possession of child pornography, internet luring, cyber bullying, and stalking. The Criminal Code has recently been amended to add new offences and new mandatory minimum sentences which could significantly affect your liberty. Maple Crown Law Group is familiar with the offence and defences relevant to technological crime and can assist you with all of your questions. For a brief review of a recent Supreme Court Case dealing with child pornography and privacy rights, see our blog post R. v. Morelli.

There is little more frightening than being accused of a sexual crime. At Maple Crown Law Group we understand that those charged with sexual offences need to understand the offences with which they are charged and the defences that may be available to them. With over 35 years of experience defending those accused of rape, incest, child molestation, sexual assault, sexual interference, pimping, operating a bawdy house, and communicating for the purposes of prostitution, we can provide you with the legal insight you need to defend these charges. We also understand the impact these types of charges can have on a person’s personal and professional life and will assist you with the utmost discretion. Contact Maple Crown Law Group for a consultation on your charges today.