At DeMelo Heathcote, we recognize that criminal charges are stressful, and we strive to help you through this trying time. We have created a reputation for ourselves of caring for our clients. We recognize that every story has more than one side, and we commit ourselves to hear your side and working with it.
We believe in a fulsome approach to helping our clients – one which recognizes that criminal charges often carry a complicated set of related, but different circumstances. We specialize in working with clients who have addiction issues and mental health issues. We also believe in access to justice and ensuring everyone charged with an offence has an opportunity to be defended vigorously. For this reason, DeMelo Law is also proud to accept Legal Aid certificates.
Below you will find various lists of matters we can help you with.
Criminal Code Offences:
- Assault
- Sexual Assault
- Domestic charges, including harassment and uttering threats
- Drunk Driving/Impaired/Over 80 (“DUI”)
- Refusal to Provide Breath Sample
- Dangerous Driving
- Fraud
- Theft
- Break and Enter
- Breaches of Recognizance or Probation
- Murder and Attempted Murder
- Record Suspensions/U.S. Waivers
- Peace Bond Hearings
- Complainant Representation
- Driving Offences
- Private Informations
CONTROLLED DRUGS AND SUBSTANCES ACT OFFENCES:
- Possession
- Possession for the Purposes of Trafficking
- Trafficking
- Production
- Importation
PROVINCIAL AND MUNICIPAL OFFENCES, INCLUDING THOSE UNDER:
- Highway Traffic Act
- Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
- Liquor License Act
- City By-Laws
Appeals
- Bail Review Hearings
- Divisional Court
- Superior Court of Justice
- Ontario Court of Appeal
- Supreme Court of Canada