Sep 13, 2021 | Criminal Defence
A mandatory minimum sentence (MMS) compels a judge, by law, to impose a sentence equal to the minimum term set for that crime, no matter what the circumstances of the offence According to the Canadian Department of Justice, twenty nine offences in the Canadian...
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May 18, 2021 | Criminal Defence, Sexual Assault
Before you take an intimate picture of yourself intending to send it to your boyfriend or girlfriend, first be aware that once you hit send, the picture may fall into the wrong hands, either intentionally or unintentionally. The Dos Take Legal Action If you know that...
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May 10, 2021 | Criminal Defence, Impaired Driving / DUI
Legally speaking, police are required to have a reason to pull you over while you’re driving in your car. This could include things like having a tail light burnt out, failing to make a complete stop, making an illegal U-turn, or making an illegal left turn. The truth...
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Apr 30, 2021 | Criminal Defence, Criminal Records
There are a lot of terms in the legal field. It can be hard not to feel intimidated and uncertain as you enter a legal process. One area that can be very confusing is how reported crimes are dealt with by police. You may have seen the phrase “cleared by charge” in...
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Apr 20, 2021 | Criminal Defence, Sexual Assault
Being accused of a sexual assault can be a life-disrupting event. Being charged with sexual assault even more so. Your reputation, your job, even your freedom may be on the line. If you feel confused at this worrying time, that’s understandable. Here are some...
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Apr 8, 2021 | Articles, Impaired Driving / DUI, Warrants & Searches
The first thing you want to do when you get pulled over is; stay calm – whether you feel the stop is justified or not. Police officers never know what they’re walking into, so they are already on their guard when they approach a vehicle. Acting aggressively,...
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Mar 10, 2021 | Human Rights, Occupational Health & Safety
Are you wondering what your rights are when it comes to harassment in the workplace? Do you want to know what your employer’s obligations are? It’s always recommended that workers know their rights, as well as where to go to get the help they need, should an incident...
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Feb 24, 2021 | Criminal Defence, In the Media
Armoured Suits criminal defence lawyer Joshua Clarke speaks to CTV Ottawa Morning Live. During this segment, he shares details on what responsibilities people have if they decide to bring cannabis edibles into their...
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Nov 24, 2020 | Articles, Criminal Defence
Brayden Bushby pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a weapon at a recent Thunder Bay trial. In January 2017, he had thrown a trailer hitch at Barbara Kentner, an Indigenous woman. But it’s what happened after the assault that makes this trial different. ...
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Nov 12, 2020 | Articles, Criminal Defence
Victims of sexual assault or domestic violence can often feel ignored during investigations. In fact, the legal system’s processes to ensure victim safety can cause these feelings. In Ontario, there are many support options for victims to help them feel safe and...
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Apr 27, 2020 | Criminal Defence, Sexual Assault
Noticed more talk about sexual assault in the media? So have we. Some people are understandably wondering if there has also been an increase in sexual assault reports. So, have sexual assault reports increased? If you’re in Ottawa, the answer is a definite yes....
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Apr 20, 2020 | Articles, Criminal Defence
Remember when former Sens captain Erik Karlssen was linked to a harassment case between his wife Melinda and Matt Hoffman’s long-term partner Monica Caryk? Criminal harassment cases aren’t always as public, but they can be as disruptive to your life as that case may...
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Apr 6, 2020 | Articles, Criminal Defence
In the fall of 2017, 30-year-old Carlo Frederick Berg was convicted of sexual assault with a weapon. In 2015, Berg had pulled a woman into an alcove in an Edmonton strip mall, produced a knife and demanded that she perform a sexual act on him. Berg, a self-professed...
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Jan 6, 2020 | Criminal Defence
Our most recent post addressed how someone accused of a crime could file a complaint against a police officer. Several people asked us whether it was possible to file a civil suit or to lay a criminal charge against a police officer. As such, we will quickly cover...
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Dec 11, 2019 | In the Media
GARY DIMMOCK Original Article Appeared in the Ottawa Citizen | December 11, 2019 Tracey Anne Millsop’s untimely death on May 3, 2018 never made the news until now. Mother of two children. Known for helping others, whether as a teacher’s aide or shovelling snow....
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Dec 1, 2019 | Criminal Defence
Yes. In Ontario, whether you are accused of a crime or not, you can file a complaint against a police officer, policy or service, if you: Are concerned or offended by something a police officer(s) said or did to you. Are a witness to an incident involving a police...
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Nov 6, 2019 | Criminal Defence
According to Statistics Canada, hate crime is up 47 percent from last year in Toronto. To add context, law enforcement agencies reported 2,073 hate crime cases were reported in the year 2017, which is up from the 1,409 hate crime cases reported in 2016. Many of the...
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Oct 7, 2019 | Articles, Joshua Clark, Pseudolaw
Pseudolaw is a relatively recent phenomenon that has become an increasing problem for the court system over the past twenty years. Adherents are often self-represented in court and have a conspiratorial view of the justice system. Many hold a mistaken belief that a...
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Jul 16, 2019 | In the Media, Media Appearances
Gerald Bennett’s sentencing hearing Sept. 3 Laurie Weir, Smiths Falls Record News A former eastern Ontario fire chief pleaded guilty to charges of theft, fraud and breach of trust Monday July 8 in Brockville criminal court. Sentencing for Gerald Bennett, 61, of Elgin,...
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Jul 9, 2019 | In the Media, Media Appearances
The former fire chief of Gananoque and the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands has pleaded guilty of defrauding the municipalities of more than $65,000 over a four-year period. His lawyer, Armoured Suits Ottawa’s Joshua Clarke, has noted that Bennett has...
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Jan 31, 2019 | Fraud
A former funeral home owner in Millbrook, Ontario — which is south of Peterborough — recently pleaded guilty of defrauding his customers of about $120,000. The fraud was related to customers’ prepaid funeral contracts. As per legislation, money from...
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Dec 18, 2018 | In the Media, Media Appearances
Opioid death are on the rise in Canada. Former Ottawa pharmacist, Waseem Shaheen, convicted of trafficking $1,000,000 worth of fentanyl patches, was sentenced to 14 years in prison – it’s the toughest sentence ever handed down to a pharmacist dealing...
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Nov 1, 2018 | Articles, Impaired Driving / DUI
There are sweeping proposed changes to Canada’s driving under the influence of alcohol laws. According to an April 2017 Health Canada backgrounder, the most noted and perhaps most controversial change, if these proposed changes become law, is that police will be able...
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Oct 15, 2018 | Articles, Break & Enter
What Are the Differences Between Theft, Burglary and Robbery? Theft, burglary and robbery are often thought to be the same thing. However, from a legal standpoint, they all have subtle differences from each other. In this article, Armoured Suits Criminal Defence...
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Oct 1, 2018 | Articles, Frequently Asked Questions, Mischief
There have been arrests detailed in the media where people are charged with both mischief and breaking and entering for a crime they allegedly committed. One instance that occurred in the Ottawa Valley saw four people charged with break and enter and a variety of...
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Sep 15, 2018 | Frequently Asked Questions
Are you applying for a job, volunteer work or educational opportunities? If you are, you may be asked to conduct a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC). This is meant to assess your suitability for positions where you would have trust or authority in relation to...
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Jul 17, 2018 | In the Media
Joshua Clarke from Armoured Suits Criminal Defence Lawyers speaks with Henry Burris and CTV Morning Live Ottawa about the current pot laws. Joshua covers topics including possession, distribution, trafficking, and penalties. He also delves into drug impaired driving...
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Jun 19, 2018 | In the Media
Harrassment has been a hot topic in the Canadian media over the last week. A series of allegations made by the wife of the captain of the Ottawa Senators against a fellow teammate’s fiancée, detailing a season-long campaign of targeted online harassment, has many...
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