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Going to court is a life changing experience for most people. Most do not know their legal rights and feel as if their life is in the hands of a heartless government bureaucracy.

Feeling powerless is just as bad as being powerless. This does not have to be the case. I believe that people deserve the highest level of legal representation and I guarantee that I will fight to the end for your right to a fair trial.

• The Presumption of Innocence: states that no person shall be considered guilty until finally convicted by a court. The burdern of proof is thus on the prosecution, beyond a reasonable doubt. In the case of reasonble doubt, the accused must be found "not guilty"; this idea is expressed by the Latin legal maxim In dubio pro reo (When in doubt, in favor of the accused).
  
  
• The Right to Remain Silent: is protected under the Charter . The accused may not be compelled as a witness against himself in criminal proceedings, and therefore only voluntary statements made to police are admissible as evidence. It is important never to answer any questions by the police without speaking to a lawyer. Remember, your right to remain silient does not mean you can lie to the police. Simply refuse to answer all questions.
  
  
• Should I Just Plead Guilty? No. Don't even think about pleading guilty.  Moral guilt does not mean you are legally guilty. The prosecutor must prove beyond a reaonsable doubt that you commited the offence you are charged with. There are numerous defences that an experienced lawyer can use to present reasonable doubt to an impartial court.  Never plead guilty unless you have spoken to an experienced criminal lawyer. 
  
  
• Police Tactics: The police have just called and want you to come to the police station, what am I to do? Never ever speak to the police or go to the station without first speaking to counsel. Most likely they will attempt to get a statement from you and then arrest and charge you. Aswani K. Datt can attend the police station with you and get the real reasons from the police why they are contacting you. The law allows the police to lie and use tricks against you. Do not be trapped. Be prepared.
  
  
• Bail Hearings:   Getting the bail hearing right is crucial.  You don’t want to remain in jail for months on end while waiting for your trial.  Often people are not released because there was a lack of preparation for the bail hearing. The prosecutor wants to deny bail to most defendants to pressure them to plead guilty. Do not be trapped. Be prepared.
  
  
• Impaired Driving:  We have the skills to guide you through the criminal and administrative driver's license issues associated with drinking and driving offences.
  
  
• Domestic and Sexual Assault:  Care must be taken when defending charges of assault.  There can be serious implications in terms of your right to your children under the Family Law Act or the Divorce Act.  Aswani Datt can provided you with a coherent strategy to protect your rights to you children while defending you against your criminal charges.
  
  
• Appeal: Contact the law office of Aswani K. Datt to explore your post conviction and sentence relief options after trial.   Keep in mind that there is a limited time available to appeal a conviction or sentence. If you do not comply within the time limit, you may lose your right to appeal.
  
  
• Immigration:  We can advise you of any immigration consequences that may result from any criminal finding of guilt and develop a strategy to protect you from deportation or loss of status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
  
  
• All Criminal Charges: Whatever the charge, we aggressively defend your rights.

  
  

Aswani K. Datt
Toronto Criminal Lawyer
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