Muia Criminal Law

Dedicated Criminal Defence

About US

Muia Criminal Law is exclusively dedicated to the practice of criminal law, and we proudly serve clients throughout the Province of Ontario.

We understand the stress that comes with facing criminal charges, whether you are a first-time offender or not. Our practice is dedicated to explaining the process, taking the time to understand your needs and priorities, taking control of the situation and exploring every possible avenue for your best outcome.

If you or someone you know is facing criminal charges it is essential to receive legal advice as soon as possible, contact us to schedule a free consultation.

Practice Areas

 

Our firm specializes in defending charges under the Criminal Code of Canada, the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, the Cannabis Act, and the Highway Traffic Act. We gladly accept clients with valid Legal Aid certificates.

  • We will assist with contacting your potential sureties, prepare them to testify at your bail hearing and assist with filing necessary paperwork on your sureties behalf. We will also make sure that any conditions on release are reasonable and fair.

  • A bail review is allowed if a Judge finds that there was a material change in circumstance, that the Justice of the Peace made an error or that the decision was unreasonable. We will work with you to secure your release.

  • We will work towards challenging the credibility of the complainant who accused you of the charge and keep you informed of the evidence against you. We will also explore favourable resolution positions, should you choose to resolve your matter.

  • Fraud cases are often very complex and can involve thousands of pages of financial disclosure. We provide meticulous attention to detail in reviewing all information and will find weaknesses in the case against you.

  • We will explore all possible defences, including self-defence and consent. We will assess the strengths and weaknesses of your case and help you make an informed decision on how you would like to proceed.

    With respect to charges of Domestic Assault, we will assist you in getting a bail variation, if required, to see your children or retrieve your belongings from your home. We will also explore favourable resolution positions that can be reached after counselling programs have been completed.

  • We will assess the gravity of the offences you are being charged with. We will ensure that the offences are accurately defined. We will also analyze the defences available to you, such as knowledge.

    Further, if weapons were found on your person or in your home or vehicle, we will conduct a comprehensive review and assess the validity of the search warrant and raise the appropriate challenges.

  • We will challenge the admissibility of the evidence in these cases and raise a reasonable doubt on the critical issues of knowledge and control. We will also review any search warrants with detail and will challenge the search to ensure your rights were not breached by the police.

  • We will give you an in-depth analysis of the case and help you decide on how to proceed and we will work towards securing a favourable resolution that shortens the time of any driving suspension.

    We will also explore any triable issues and raise any appropriate defences and possible Charter arguments to ensure your rights were not breached.

    The laws of Impaired Driving are constantly changing and at Muia Criminal Law, we are on top of the changes.

  • In criminal proceedings the police and the Crown Attorney’s hold the power with respect to the charges before the court. The victim of crime cannot stop the criminal process against the accused or ask for the charges to be dropped.

    We offer a voice to victims of crime and can assist you with navigating the criminal process. We can advocate on your behalf and provide you with advice with respect to your rights and obligations.

    We can also provide independent legal advice if you are a victim of crime or a witness and are concerned about your safety.

 
 

Criminal Charge Process

 

We are here to ensure every client receives a just outcome and understands the criminal charge process. You can find information about the next steps below.

 
 
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