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Criminal Defence

Criminal defence is about protecting your rights when you've been charged with an offence, from the first bail hearing through to trial or resolution. These guides explain how a criminal case moves through the courts, the free help you're entitled to from the moment of arrest, and how to choose the right defence lawyer for the charge you're facing.

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Criminal Defence How to Hire a Criminal Defence Lawyer in Brampton If you've been charged in Brampton, the first fight is usually bail, not the trial. Where your case is heard, the free help built into criminal court, and how to hire.