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...
Read MoreOct 7, 2019 | Articles, 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...
Read MoreJul 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,...
Read MoreJul 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...
Read MoreJan 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...
Read MoreDec 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...
Read MoreNov 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...
Read MoreOct 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...
Read MoreOct 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...
Read MoreSep 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...
Read MoreJul 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...
Read MoreJun 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...
Read MoreMay 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...
Read MoreMay 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,...
Read MoreApr 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...
Read MoreApr 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...
Read MoreApr 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...
Read MoreApr 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...
Read MoreMar 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. ...
Read MoreFeb 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...
Read MoreOct 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...
Read MoreOct 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...
Read MoreSep 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...
Read MoreSep 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...
Read MoreAug 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,...
Read MoreJun 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...
Read MoreMar 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...
Read MoreMar 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...
Read MoreJan 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...
Read MoreJan 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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