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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May 29, 2018 | In the Media
You’re facing charges. You need to hire a lawyer. Just how much is it going to cost? Armoured Suits Criminal Defence Lawyer Joshua Clarke discusses the cost of defence and legal services with CTV Morning Live Ottawa. In his segment, Joshua gives an overview on...
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May 1, 2018 | Impaired Driving / DUI
You may have been charged with a drunk driving offence, and feel that your chances of being acquitted are slim. That’s actually not the case. A good lawyer will be able to help you defend yourself and will be aware of possible options available to your defence. Still,...
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Apr 24, 2018 | In the Media
Following the deadly van attack that occurred in Toronto on April 23, 2018, Armoured Suits Criminal Defence Lawyers‘ Joshua Clarke visited CTV Morning Live Ottawa to explain what police can access on your phone without needing a warrant. Contact Us If you would...
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Apr 13, 2018 | Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is in the media a lot these days, so you may be wondering if there has been an increase in the number of people going to police with complaints. In Ottawa, this is the case: More people are coming forward with sexual assault allegations. There was a 15...
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Apr 9, 2018 | In the Media, Media Appearances
On April 7, 2018, Armoured Suits Criminal Defence Lawyers‘ Joshua Clarke shared his expertise during the 580 CFRA “Experts On Call” program. In case you missed Joshua, you can listen to the entire hour in short segments -or- download the podcast in...
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Apr 3, 2018 | Articles, Frequently Asked Questions, Warrants & Searches
A controversial December 2014 Supreme Court of Canada ruling allows police to search some information on your cellphone without a warrant when making an arrest. Basically, there are only certain circumstances where police are authorized to conduct a cellphone search...
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Mar 15, 2018 | In the Media
Joshua Clarke visited Ottawa’s CTV Morning Live earlier this week to discuss the legal side of the #METOOmovement. Be sure to watch Joshua’s segment to better understand the difference between sexual misconduct and sexual harrassment. ...
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Feb 6, 2018 | In the Media
Armoured Suits Criminal Defence Lawyers‘ Joshua Clarke was featured on CTV Morning Live Ottawa. If you’ve ever wondered exactly what a defence lawyer does and when you would need one, be sure to watch Joshua’s “legal brief” segment. It...
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Oct 26, 2017 | Articles, Criminal Defence
Yes, you can give up your right to a having trial and plead guilty at any time – even after your trial date is set. That said, you should always talk to your lawyer or duty counsel (who advise you before a court hearing) about pleading guilty before you make this...
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Oct 16, 2017 | Articles, Criminal Defence
Absolutely. If French is your language of choice, and you have been charged with breaking a federal statute, Section 530 of the Criminal Code states that the accused in a criminal trial has the right to be tried in French. That section states, “On application by an...
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Sep 15, 2017 | In the Media
The Barrhaven teen hacker, who at the time of his arrest was 16 years old, was given a nine-month sentence on Thursday for the series of “swatting” incidents which caused disruptions in Canada and the United States. The teen, who is now 19 years old, has...
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Sep 11, 2017 | Articles, Criminal Records
How Do I Apply For a Pardon? A pardon is formally known in Canada as a record suspension. It is offered to those who were convicted of a criminal offense, but have completed their sentence and can demonstrate they are now law-abiding citizens. A pardon will keep...
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Aug 28, 2017 | Articles, Criminal Defence, Criminal Records
Is There a Benefit to Post-Charge Diversion? Yes. A post-charge diversion is a process where Crown prosecutors decide to put those who have committed a minor criminal offence into a diversion program where, upon successful completion, the charge will be withdrawn,...
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Jun 8, 2017 | Articles, Criminal Defence
I Was Charged with Mischief. Do I Need a Lawyer? The answer is you should hire a lawyer. A criminal conviction, even for something as minor as mischief under $5,000, could impact you in the future. A conviction for mischief, like any other offence, means that you...
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Mar 12, 2017 | Articles, Criminal Defence
What is a surety? A surety is someone who promises a judge or justice of the peace in court that they will look after someone who is accused of a crime while they are out on bail. This person also pledges or promises to pay money to the court through a bond. There are...
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Mar 12, 2017 | Articles, Criminal Defence
It’s fairly common to hear or read a new story in the media about somebody being charged for possession for the purpose of trafficking (P4P) drugs, especially if they were particularly creative in how they tried to get away with it. Recently, an Ottawa man was stopped...
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Jan 30, 2017 | Articles, In the Media
There is some dreadful news for those low-income earners who would ordinarily qualify for Legal Aid. Due to a $26 million deficit that the provincial agency that funds Legal Aid has run up, that agency, Legal Aid Ontario, will be cutting back the number of people who...
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Jan 25, 2017 | Articles, Criminal Defence, In the Media
In the case of the 18-year-old teen accused of calling in fake emergencies, Ottawa lawyer Joshua Clarke is set to argue his client’s constitutional rights to a speedy trial have been violated. The accused, who was 16 years old at the time of arrest, is now 18...
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Jan 13, 2017 | Articles
A common question that arises is what determines a charge of breaking and entering? And is often followed up by the question – What offences are similar to that? Before answering these, it’s worth looking at what breaking and entering actually is in Canadian law....
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Dec 6, 2016 | Articles
What Are the New Penalties for Drug Impaired Driving in Ontario? In Ontario, it used to be that the penalties for driving under the influence of drugs were less harsh than those for drunk driving. No longer. At the start of October, Ontario brought in tough new...
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Oct 21, 2016 | Articles
Halloween is just around the corner, and lots of ghouls and goblins will be out on the streets collecting candy. However, if you’re planning to pretend to practice any witchcraft on that date, our best legal advice to you is … don’t. Believe it or not, you can be...
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Oct 3, 2016 | Articles, Criminal Defence
When it comes to taking or stealing a vehicle, there are two types of “theft” in the Canadian Criminal Code. A “joyride”, which is not named as such in the Criminal Code and is a slang term, is when someone takes a vehicle such as a car or a boat and uses it without...
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Sep 23, 2016 | Articles, Criminal Defence, Uncategorised
There may be a fair amount of misconception out there when it comes to youth crimes and how old you have to be before you are charged as a youth or charged as an adult. Part of that has to do with the fact that the laws have changed a few times in recent years: once...
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Aug 22, 2016 | Articles, Criminal Records
Can I Access Ontario Court Documents? You can access Ontario court documents in most cases as many court documents are available to the public, such as: Any current list the court of civil proceedings commenced maintains; Any documents filed in a civil proceeding; Any...
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