About You — Why is Your Case Important?

In March 2014, I travelled with my son on a school trip to France and Belgium to visit the Great War battle sites. The western front still haunts: the silence of the soldiers known unto God, the stubborn shells still being unearthed, and the graveyard epitaphs that collectively bear witness to the slaughter and individually pay homage to the fallen. The words of Lance Crp. Pike, a fellow Newfoundlander who fell on the Somme, continue to resonate: "Be ashamed to die until you have gained some victory for humanity." We all must be grateful to the War Graves Commission for giving, where possible, a voice to each sacrifice.

That got me thinking about your case — yes, your case — because every case is different and each person is unique. The arrest and the bail process can be emasculating, sometimes leaving you feeling alone, angry, and overwhelmed. You must shake off those feelings.

Why is your case important? Your case is important because you are important. Your sense of "self" is just as strong as mine or anyone else's. You deserve to have your case examined with an eye to the consequences as they relate to you and your life. Is your charge serious? It depends on you. If you are charged with the relatively-minor offence of indecent act, for example, your circumstances may be such that your career and family may be in grave jeopardy.

As you read this, you may not be fully aware of the entire impact your matter could have upon your liberty, career, family, ability to travel, and personal life. After our first meeting, you will have a better appreciation of what you are now facing, the potential outcomes, and how I as your Toronto criminal lawyer can best help. To learn about our first meeting, click here.