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DNA Orders, Primary and Secondary Offences

By Jonathan Pyzer on November 1, 2009

In 1995, despite resistance on the part of criminal defence lawyers and civil rights activists, Bill C-18 was passed, which amended the Criminal Code to create

November 1, 2009

How Do I Choose A Lawyer?

By Jonathan Pyzer on September 1, 2009

Facing criminal charges can be intimidating and stressful. One of the first obligations the court puts on an individual accused of a crime is to ...

September 1, 2009

Police Can Legally Search Garbage Without a Warrant

By Jonathan Pyzer on August 14, 2009

The Supreme Court of Canada made headlines earlier this year when they released their decision in R. v. Patrick (“Patrick”) which confirmed, for the first time

August 14, 2009

Immigration Repercussions of a Criminal Conviction

By Jonathan Pyzer on August 13, 2009

As criminal defence lawyers practicing in a multicultural city like Toronto, we are often asked what effect a criminal conviction may have on a client’s immigra

August 13, 2009

Having Photographs and Fingerprints Destroyed

By Jonathan Pyzer on August 5, 2009

When an individual is arrested, the police will take photographs of the accused and obtain copies of his or her fingerprints to keep on file. ...

Understanding Pardons: Navigating Eligibility and Application Process

By Jonathan Pyzer on July 21, 2009

There are a variety of reasons an individual with a criminal record may wish to obtain a pardon. A pardon works to seal your criminal record so that it does not

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