Criminal Defence
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Comprehensive, discreet representation across Ontario's most serious criminal charges.
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Defence Built for Every Charge
Violent Offences
Assault Offenses
Facing an assault allegation can threaten your freedom, employment, and immigration status. S.Athwal Law provides focused defence for domestic assault, aggravated assault, simple assault, utter threats, criminal harassment, and assault causing bodily harm across Ontario courthouses.
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Driving
Driving Offenses
Impaired and dangerous driving charges can cost you your licence, insurance, and career. We defend DUI, impaired driving, over 80, refuse breath sample, dangerous driving, and failing to remain matters with careful attention to procedure and scientific evidence.
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Sexual Offences
Sexual Offenses
Sexual offence allegations require meticulous, discreet advocacy. We defend sexual assault and related charges with careful cross-examination, disclosure management, and a strategy built around credibility and reasonable doubt.
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Weapons
Weapons & Firearms
Weapons and firearms charges carry serious mandatory consequences. We examine search warrants, possession theories, and trafficking allegations to build a defence that protects your liberty and future.
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Drugs
Drug Offenses
Drug possession, trafficking, production, and importing charges demand careful analysis of search legality, knowledge, and possession. We provide experienced defence across Ontario.
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Bail
Bail
When someone is detained, hours matter. We provide 24/7 bail assistance including judicial interim release, bail reviews, and appeals, with practical plans that address Crown concerns.
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Property
Property Offenses
Theft, fraud, robbery, mischief, and related property offences can damage careers and reputations. We build practical defences and resolutions that protect what matters most to you.
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Youth
Youth Criminal Justice
Youth charges require a different legal and human approach. We defend young persons under the YCJA with sensitivity to education, family, and long-term consequences.
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Breaches
Breaches
Breach of bail, probation, or peace bond allegations can unravel a carefully built release plan. We act quickly to address the allegation and protect your liberty.
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Many files involve overlapping charges. Review connected areas clients often need alongside their primary matter.
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