Criminal Lawyers in Pembroke and Perth

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Donich Law represent clients all over Ontario. We have represented clients in both Pembroke and Perth in the Ontario Court and Justice and Superior Court of Justice.

The Pembroke Courthouse, also known as the Renfrew County Courthouse, houses both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice for the Pembroke Region. The courthouse is located at 297 Pembroke Street West in Pembroke Ontario.

The courthouse is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Ontario Court of Justice general line is (613) 732-8185 and the general email address is [email protected]. The Ontario Court of Justice Crown Attorney’s office can be reached at (613) 732-2261. The Crown Attorney’s email address is [email protected].

The Perth Courthouse houses both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice for the Perth Region. The courthouse is located at 43 Drummond Street East in Perth Ontario.

The courthouse is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Ontario Court of Justice Crown Attorney’s office can be reached at (613) 264-1900. The Ontario Court of Justice Youth Criminal Court can be reached at (613) 267-2021. Ontario Victims Services for the Perth Region can be reached at (613) 264-8387.

Donich Law has experience defending a wide variety of criminal offences including assault, domestic assault, fraud, impaired driving, child pornography, child luring, theft, mischief, indecent exposure, indecent act, sexual assault, sexual interference and voyeurism. We combine risk management and litigation to ensure the best outcomes for our clients.

Who We Are

Donich Law is an experienced criminal, regulatory and civil firm based in Toronto. We are experienced, hardworking, and detail-oriented individuals which is reflected in the work we do for our clients. We treat each client as if they are our only client, a strategy that has allowed us to exceed the expectations of our clients.

When you hire Donich Law you can rest assured that all your interests will be protected from the outset. Our clients trust us to protect everything they have including their family, money, freedom, immigration status and reputation.

In most cases, we are able to resolve matters without a trial. This helps to cut down on time and costs. To accomplish this, we deploy resources quickly to contain matters and protect all our client’s rights and interests as soon as we are hired. Our background in business allows us to use a combination of risk management, negotiation and litigation to resolve matters quickly and with favourable outcomes for our clients.

We have experience conducting trial litigation in jurisdictions throughout Ontario, representing the interests of insurance plan benefit holders, individuals governed by regulatory bodies. The Firm also regularly provides consultations to in-house counsel at major corporations and to the media.

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What We Defend

Assault

Assault offences are common in Pembroke and throughout Ontario. An individual is guilty of simple assault under section 266 of the Criminal Code if they apply unwanted physical force to another individual. Where injuries result from the assault, the accused may be charged with assault causing bodily harm or aggravated assault. Where a weapon is involved, an accused may be charged with assault with a weapon. The penalties for those convicted of an assault offence can differ significantly from one case to the next. In the most minor cases, accused individuals may be offered a peace bond or discharge. In the most serious cases, an accused may face significant time in prison upon conviction.

Child Luring

Child luring is considered a serious sexual offence and those who are convicted face lengthy periods of incarceration and be forced to register as a sex offender. Donich Law has experience defending those who have been charged with child luring after communicating with minors over the internet for the purpose of facilitating a sexual offence. We also have experience defending those who communicated with an undercover law enforcement agent posing as a minor. In either case, child luring charges can be difficult to defend and often become highly litigious. Donich Law combines risk management and litigation to achieve favourable results for individuals charged with child luring in Pembroke and throughout Ontario.

Child Pornography

Child pornography offences have become more and more common with increased accessibility through the internet. Donich Law has experience defending those charged with possession, making, accessing, and distributing child pornography. Child pornography charges can be difficult to defend and often become highly litigious. In many cases, there are be multiple law enforcement agencies involved, spanning multiple jurisdictions. Donich Law has been involved in investigations launched by the FBI, the National Child Exploitation Coordination Centre (NCECC) and the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children. Donich Law also regularly conducts in-house computer forensics on devices seized by police that are alleged to hold child pornography material.

Domestic Assault

In many parts of Ontario, domestic violence is a serious public safety issue. Domestic assault charges are of the most common before the courts in Pembroke and across Ontario. In many cases, domestic assault charges are prosecuted more vigorously than simple assault charges. The fact that an assault occurred in the context of a domestic relationship will be viewed by the courts as an aggravating factor. This may also lead to harsher penalties upon conviction. Donich Law has devoted a portion of its practice to defending those charged with domestic assault in Pembroke and throughout Ontario

Fraud

Fraud offences are grouped into two categories: fraud over $5,000 and fraud under $5,000 depending on the value of the fraudulent activity. Fraud offences are quite serious and those who are convicted may face lengthy periods of incarceration. Donich Law has experience defending those charged with fraud over $5,000, fraud under $5,000, uttering forged documents and falsifying employment records. We combine risk management and litigation to ensure our clients receive the best outcome.

Impaired Driving

Impaired driving and over 80 are among the most common offences committed by Canadians. Impaired driving has become a serious public safety risk in many jurisdictions throughout the country which has led to increased penalties for those who are convicted. Impaired driving and over 80 offences are difficult to defend as Breathalyzer evidence gathered by law enforcement officials can be difficult to refute. Those who are convicted of a first offence will face mandatory fines and driving prohibitions. Those who are convicted of a second or subsequent offence will face mandatory incarceration.

Indecent Act

Both indecent act and indecent exposure are considered sexual offences in Canada. This means that if an individual is convicted of either crime they may be ordered to register as a sex offender under the Sex Offender Information Registration Act (SOIRA). If you have been charged with indecent act or indecent exposure in Pembroke it is important to contact experienced legal counsel. Donich Law has devoted a portion of its practice to defending sexually based offences. We regularly obtain favourable results for our clients through a combination of risk management and litigation.

Mischief

The Criminal Code outlines various mischief offences including mischief under $5,000, mischief over $5,000, mischief relating to computer data, mischief relating to religious property, educational instruments, etc., mischief in relation to war memorials and mischief in relation to cultural property. When determining the appropriate sentence for an accused who has been found guilty of mischief, the Court will consider the value of the damage caused by the accused as well as the importance of the item(s) or property destroyed.

Sexual Assault

Sexual assault is among the most serious offences an individual can be charged with in Canada. Sexual assault cases are prosecuted vigorously by the Crown and those who are convicted face steep penalties. Donich Law has devoted a portion of its practice to defending those charged with sexual assault. Sexual assault cases can become highly litigious matters. As a result, it is important to have experienced legal counsel on your side when facing such charges.

Sexual Interference

An individual is guilty of sexual interference if they engage in sexual activity of any kind with an individual under the age of consent. In Canada, the age of consent is sixteen. This means that an individual under the age of sixteen cannot legally consent to sexual contact of any kind with a person over the age of eighteen. Sexual interference is a very serious offence. In a 2019 decision, the Supreme Court of Canada stated that the appropriate sentence for an individual convicted of sexual interference (or similar offences) is an upper single digit prison term.

Theft

Theft is among the most common offences committed in Canada. Theft offences are grouped into two categories based on the value of the items taken. Those who steal items valued at more than $5,000 will be charged with theft over $5,000 and those who steal items valued at less than $5,000 will be charged with theft under $5,000. In more minor cases, the Court may be willing to offer a Diversion Program through which the accused can take responsibility for their actions without having a conviction on their criminal record. Donich Law regularly negotiates with Crown counsel to obtain favourable results for our clients who have been charged with both theft over $5,000 and theft under $5,000.

Voyeurism

An individual commits the offence of voyeurism when they surreptitiously observe or record another individual in circumstances that would give rise to a reasonable expectation of privacy. For example, an individual caught peeping into the room of another individual without consent would be guilty of voyeurism. The invention of smart phones has made voyeurism offences even easier to commit. Donich Law has experience defending those charged with voyeurism including individuals caught using their smart devices to secretly record other individuals in private situations.

Where We Work

Although we are based in downtown Toronto, we regularly travel for work throughout Ontario. We represent Quebec residents in French requiring legal services in Ontario and have assisted lawyers for matters in other Provinces, including British Columbia.

Some of the communities in Ontario we services include: Alexandria, Barrie, Belleville, Blind River, Bracebridge, Bradford, Brampton, Brockville, Burlington, Chatham, Cobourg, Cochrane, Cornwall, Exeter, Fort Francis, Goderich, Guelph, Hamilton, Hearst, Kenora, Kingston, Kirkland Lake, Kitchener, Leamington, Lindsay, London, L’Original, Meagamow Lake, Midland, Milton, Napanee, Newmarket, North Bay, Orangeville, Orillia, Oshawa, Ottawa, Owen Sound, Parry Sound, Pembroke, Perth, Peterborough, Sarnia, Sault Ste. Marie, Simcoe, Sioux Lookout, St. Catharines, St. Thomas, Stratford, Sturgeon Falls, Sudbury, Thunder Bay, Timmins, Walkerton, Welland, Windsor and Woodstock