Anyone accused of an offence has the right not to be denied bail without cause. Even if you’ve been denied bail, we can fight that too. Bail is legally known as judicial interim release, which refers to the release of the accused on the basis that they are compelled to return to court at a later date. Nearly all cases demand that the accused be released pending trial unless the Crown can sufficiently prove that detention of the accused is justified under the primary, secondary or tertiary grounds. Having a lawyer present at your bail hearing provides you with numerous advantages; the lawyer will argue on your behalf, ensure that conditions of your bail are reasonable, prepare witnesses for your hearing, weaken the Crown’s case, and ensuring a better chance that you are released from custody. Sutharsan Law is here to fight for you in every way possible, contact us today to prepare for your bail hearing!

Made a mistake behind the wheel? Don’t take the deal, contact us and we will help you out. Impaired driving is defined as the operation of a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, this is not only limited to cars but expands to include boats, trucks, snowmobiles and off-road vehicles. When the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of any individual in care and control of a motor vehicle is 0.8 or higher this can result in another charge. The Court imposes the most appropriate penalty which could result in custody, fines, loss of driver’s license, mandatory treatment programs, mandatory probation, and a criminal record. The aforementioned charges are hybrid offences, meaning the Crown decides whether it will proceed as a summary conviction offence or an indictable offence.
If you are being charged with impaired driving, please do not hesitate to contact Sutharsan Law. Let us defend you and your rights!

Were you charged with or accused of sexual assault? Was a loved one accused of sexual assault? If so, let us help.
According to Canada’s Criminal Code,
“271 Everyone who commits a sexual assault is guilty of (a) an indictable offence and is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 10 years…or (b) an offence punishable on summary conviction and is liable to imprisonment for a term of not more than 18 months…” Statistics Canada outlines three levels of sexual assault. Level 1 involves violating the sexual integrity of the complainant. Level 2 involves sexual assault with the use of a weapon. Level 3 involves sexual assault leading to injury and life endangerment.
Getting charged with sexual assault is very serious. The consequences of a conviction can range from facing jail time, having a criminal record, and/or getting registered as a sexual offender. Since these cases are complicated and the Crown views these cases as some of the worst offences, choosing to fight it yourself will be a losing battle. Turning to an experienced defence lawyer, like Sutharsan, will help you build a solid defence because determining all the case factors is crucial. Sexual assault charges in some cases have been reduced or dismissed because of having a good defence lawyer. Let Sutharsan Law litigate on your behalf!

Got caught with drugs? There are several ways we can help you!

• Possession of a prohibited or controlled substance
• Possession of a controlled substance for the purposes of trafficking
• Production of a controlled substance
• Importing, exporting or possessing for the purpose of exporting a controlled substance

Governed by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, illegal possession of a prohibited or controlled substance is a hybrid offence; therefore, it can be tried as a summary conviction or an indictable offence. Under the law, the aforementioned charges carry consequences that include but are not limited to; imprisonment that varies in length depending on the nature of the offence, a criminal record, associated fees and fines etc. Ontario Criminal Courts require the Crown to prove that the drugs are, in fact, authentic, provide a certificate of analysis and prove there was intent to sell (depending on the charge).

In Canada, it is illegal to possess any of the following drugs: marijuana (>30 grams dried), hashish, fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, magic mushrooms, ecstasy, GHB, crystal meth, LSD, opium, ketamine and more.

Call Sutharsan Law to help sort out your charges; Sutharsan Law is well equipped to handle any legal situation at hand.

The Criminal Code of Canada states that under Section 380, “Fraud is the wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.” The definition of fraud is quite ambiguous, which allows it to cover a vast number of offences. When charged with fraud, do not hesitate to contact Sutharsan Law to help you handle the situation; the ambiguity of this charge becomes challenging, one best to leave to the professionals to handle. Fraud charges that are under $5000 are treated differently than those fraud charges that are over $5000. The latter is always an indictable offence and could result in serious consequences. The former, although less severe, could also affect you in criminal court, civil court, or both. For more information about your case, contact us today!

Property charges differ depending on the circumstances of the crime; below is a list of the different types of charges associated with property crime.

• Possession of property obtained by crime for the purpose of trafficking (over or under $5000)
  • “Everyone commits an offence who has in his possession any property or thing or any proceeds of any property or thing knowing that all or part of the property or thing or the proceeds was obtained by or derived directly or indirectly from

(a) the commission in Canada of an offence punishable by indictment; or

(b) an act or omission anywhere that, if it had occurred in Canada, would have constituted an offence punishable by indictment.”

• Breaking and enter (dwelling or non-dwelling)
  • “Every one who

(a) breaks and enters a place with intent to commit an indictable offence therein,

(b) breaks and enters a place and commits an indictable offence therein, or

(c) breaks out of a place after

(i) committing an indictable offence therein, or

(ii) entering the place with intent to commit an indictable offence therein is guilty

(d) if the offence is committed in relation to a dwelling-house, of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for life, and

(e) if the offence is committed in relation to a place other than a dwelling-house, of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or of an offence punishable on summary conviction.”

• Possession of property obtained by crime (over or under $5000)
  • “Everyone commits an offence who has in their possession, for the purpose of trafficking, any property or thing or any proceeds of any property or thing knowing that all or part of the property, thing or proceeds was obtained by or derived directly or indirectly from

(a) the commission in Canada of an offence punishable by indictment; or

(b) an act or omission anywhere that, if it had occurred in Canada, would have constituted an offence punishable by indictment.”

• Mischief
  • “Everyone who commits mischief in relation to property, other than property described in subsection (3),

(a) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years; or

(b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.”

If you have been charged with property crime, call Sutharsan Law to help you through this tough and complex process. Contact us today to discuss your case and map out the next best step.

Charged with having a weapon or firearm? Contact us to find out what you can do! Below is a list of charges that fall under the umbrella of weapons/firearms; please read this list carefully to see the different types of charges.

• Careless use of a firearm
• Robbery with a firearm
• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Weapons Dangerous
• Pointing a Firearm
• Weapons trafficking
• Possession for the purpose of weapon trafficking
• Importing and/or exporting firearms knowing unauthorized
• Unauthorized importing/exporting of firearms
• Possession of an unauthorized firearm/prohibited weapon/ device/ ammunition knowing unauthorized
• Using a firearm while committing an indictable offence

The Criminal Code of Canada states; “88 (1) Every person commits an offence who carries or possesses a weapon, an imitation of a weapon, a prohibited device or any ammunition or prohibited ammunition for a purpose dangerous to the public peace or for the purpose of committing an offence. 89 (1) Every person commits an offence who, without lawful excuse, carries a weapon, a prohibited device or any ammunition or prohibited ammunition while the person is attending or is on the way to attend a public meeting. 90 (1) Every person commits an offence who carries a weapon, a prohibited device or any prohibited ammunition concealed unless the person is authorized under the Firearms Act to carry it concealed.”

Getting charged with possession or using a weapon/firearm is a serious offence, one that comes with numerous consequences. Those found guilty of the aforementioned list of offences will face the following consequences in the Ontario Criminal Court as set out by the Criminal Code of Canada;  “(a) is guilty of an indictable offence and liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding five years; or (b) is guilty of an offence punishable on summary conviction.” We strongly advise you to let Sutharsan Law defend you; opting to fight this battle on your own will not help you win, but we can. Here at Sutharsan Law, we fight for your rights; we bring expansive expertise to the table to ensure you’re in safe hands throughout the entire process.