Summary Charges Defended:

Question: What can Freed Legal Services help me with for a summary conviction or hybrid criminal charge in Ontario?

Answer: Freed Legal Services can help you with early defence representation for summary conviction and hybrid criminal matters in Ontario, where proceedings are typically faster than indictable cases and the outcome can depend on how the charge is managed from the start.   A paralegal can review your disclosure, explain how summary conviction and hybrid options may affect your case, help you prepare for court steps like appearances, and work with you to pursue practical defence options that may reduce risk and support the best possible resolution.   If you are facing a Criminal Code charge with serious consequences, call (800) 716-1897 for a free 1/2 hour consultation to discuss your situation in plain language and take the next step toward a coordinated defence strategy.

Defence Representation Services

In Ontario, paralegals are authorized to represent clients in certain types of criminal cases categorized as summary conviction procedures.  This summary conviction category of cases typically involves lesser serious offences when compared to indictable offences.  As summary conviction matters, these types of cases are prosecuted in a manner that, generally, seeks to resolve the case more quickly than the process applicable to indictable offences.  For some charges, known as hybrid charges, the case may fall into either the summary conviction category or the indictable category based upon the choice of the prosecutor.  With paralegals available to provide assistance with summary conviction procedures as well as hybrid charges for which the prosecutor choose to proceed using the summary conviction process, legal services can be made more accessible to accused persons.

Charges That May Be Handled Include:

Get Professional Help:

Charges alleging violation of the Criminal Code come with the risk of significant penalties upon conviction.  Always seek a professional opinion regarding the potential consequences as well as the applicable rights and defence strategies available to the specific type of case and charges involved.