Andrew Edgar

Frequently asked questions

I've been charged with impaired driving or another driving offence, can Andrew Edgar defend me?

Yes. Impaired driving, dangerous driving, and other Criminal Code driving offences are a regular part of the practice. A conviction can mean a licence suspension on top of a criminal record, so the firm looks at whether a charge can be brought down to a Highway Traffic Act offence, and at technical and Charter based defences. A free consultation is offered to go over the specifics of a charge.

I was just arrested and need a bail hearing, can the firm help right away?

Yes, bail hearings are part of the practice. The approach starts before a court date is even set, by speaking with the Crown early and putting together a release plan with a surety, since the first bail attempt matters most. There's a separate urgent line, 416-564-8257, alongside the main office number for time sensitive calls.

Does the firm handle domestic assault charges?

Yes. Domestic assault and related charges, including breach of conditions, mischief, and harassment between people in a relationship, are handled by the firm. Most people charged in these cases are held for a bail hearing and need a surety to be released, so the firm stresses getting a lawyer involved quickly to work out conditions and a defence strategy.

I'm facing a drug charge, does the firm take on possession or trafficking cases?

Yes, drug charges from simple possession up to trafficking, production, and importing are part of the practice. A defence often comes down to whether the Crown can prove the accused knew about and controlled the substance, or whether the search or arrest breached Charter rights under section 8 or 9.

How does Andrew Edgar Law charge for a criminal case?

The firm bills a flat, block fee for a case rather than an hourly rate, so the cost doesn't grow with every phone call or meeting. An initial consultation to discuss a charge is free.

Can I use legal aid to hire this firm?

The firm accepts Legal Aid Ontario certificates for extremely serious matters and for Gladue matters, the added sentencing and bail considerations that apply to Indigenous accused. Anyone who qualifies financially for legal aid can ask whether a certificate can be used to retain the firm.