Criminal Law
- Police stops and searches
- Rights of an arrested person
- Types of Offences
- Alcohol and drug offences
- Assault and criminal harassment
- Firearms
- Motor vehicle offences
- Bail
- Mental health court and drug treatment court
- Guilty pleas and sentencing
- Immigration consequences
- Peace bonds
- Indigenous rights
- Youth criminal justice
- Going to criminal court
- Police record checks and record suspensions
- Getting legal help in criminal law
- Police complaints
- Victims and witnesses
Tools & Resources
Record Suspension Checklist
This tool lists the steps to apply for a record suspension.
Choosing the Right Legal Professional
How do I apply for legal aid?
Will Legal Aid pay for my lawyer?
Cannabis Record Suspension Application Guide and Forms
Government of Canada Timeline for Record Suspension
Schedule 1 Exception Form
Court Information Form
Local Police Records Check Form
Record Suspension Application Guide
Record Suspension Application Form
Working with your lawyer
Information for Self-Represented Accused Persons with Criminal Cases in the Ontario Court of Justice
Complaints about Legal Fees
Steps for getting a certified criminal record check
Seeking legal help? Protect yourself.
Did you know that you are entitled to receive legal services in French from a lawyer or paralegal? (available in French only)
Preparing to meet your lawyer or paralegal