{"id":5741,"date":"2021-08-19T17:14:27","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T17:14:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oykhmancriminaldefence.com\/toronto\/?page_id=5741"},"modified":"2026-04-25T22:29:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T22:29:35","slug":"pre-charge-legal-advice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.strategiccriminaldefence.com\/toronto\/pre-charge-legal-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Charge Legal Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pre-Charge legal advice involves the consultation of a criminal lawyer at the early stages of an investigation.<\/p>\n

If you have been involved in illegal activity or the police have identified you as a suspect of a crime, you should not wait until you are arrested to speak to one of our\u00a0experienced Ontario criminal defence lawyers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The pre-charge phase of a criminal investigation is often where police will gather the most incriminating evidence against the accused. Without knowing what the police may be looking for, or what you should and should not say to the authorities, and how the\u00a0criminal court process<\/a>\u00a0works, you put yourself at risk of providing the police with the very information they need to charge you with an offence.<\/p>\n

If you want to do everything you can to prevent charges being laid against you and to prevent your potential arrest and detention, it is vital that during this critical phase you seek pre-charge legal advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Strategic Criminal Defence is a top Google-rated criminal defence firm in Toronto, with over 120 5-star reviews<\/strong>. Our firm, and our experienced legal team, have defended clients in over 1,000 criminal cases<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The lawyers at Strategic Criminal Defence are both highly experienced and dedicated to defending your rights and future in the face of these charges.\u00a0Contact a Toronto lawyer today by calling (647) 986-8077<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

How can a Pre-Charge Legal Advice lawyer in Toronto help?<\/b><\/b><\/h2>\n

Pre-charge legal advice can make a significant difference in how a criminal investigation is handled and whether you will be arrested, detained, or charged.<\/p>\n

For a flat rate, we offer a pre-charge legal advice package that includes:<\/p>\n

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  • A comprehensive and careful review of your current situation;<\/li>\n
  • A careful review of all correspondence you have had with the authorities to date;<\/li>\n
  • A careful review of all correspondence you have had with potential witnesses or complainants in the case;<\/li>\n
  • A detailed explanation of the jeopardy you may face and the consequences of being charged or convicted of the offence;<\/li>\n
  • Assistance with preparing for police interviews\/interrogations;<\/li>\n
  • Drafting correspondence to authorities or investigators;<\/li>\n
  • Negotiating with authorities to resolve the matter without criminal charges;<\/li>\n
  • Detailed legal advice about your options and what to do next;<\/li>\n
  • Standby legal advice as the situation unfolds;<\/li>\n
  • Standby assistance when interacting with the police; and<\/li>\n
  • Assistance with bail should you be arrested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Where pre-charge legal advice leads to avoiding criminal charges, it is unquestionably the best money you could spend on a lawyer. If criminal charges are inevitable, the fee that you pay for our pre-charge advice and assistance will be credited towards our general retainer fee for defending your case.<\/p>\n

    Pre-Charge Legal Advice & Potential Defences<\/b><\/b><\/h2>\n

    You can talk to a lawyer about possible defences before you are charged with a crime.<\/p>\n

    For example, if the police violated your rights under the Canadian Charter<\/i> while they were investigating something, this could be a strong defence. If the police searched your house without a good reason or a valid warrant, they might not be able to use any evidence they found in court.<\/p>\n

    The Crown has to prove every part of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt in order to get a conviction. When the evidence isn’t strong enough, our team sometimes talks to the police or prosecutors. This could sometimes in rare situations stop charges from being filed in the first place.<\/p>\n

    Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/div>