{"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":"2026-09-04T19:42:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T19:42:17","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":"

If you believe you\u2019re under investigation in Toronto, the steps you take right now matter more than you might think. A lawyer from our team can:<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Talk to the investigators.<\/li>\n
  • Prevent you from saying anything that harms your case.<\/li>\n
  • Protect your legal rights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Strategic Criminal Defence in Toronto has handled more than 1,000 cases. We have over 25 years of combined criminal defence experience, supported by over 120 five-star Google reviews.<\/p>\n

    Our team, led by Dylan Finlay, is available 24\/7 to start work on protecting your future. Talk to us before you talk to the police.<\/p>\n<\/div>

    What should you do right now if you believe you\u2019re under investigation?<\/h2>\n

    Take these three steps first:<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Do not agree to a voluntary interview with police without a lawyer present,<\/b> even if it’s framed as routine or in your best interest.<\/li>\n
    2. Do not delete, alter, or destroy anything connected to the investigation,<\/b> since this can become a separate crime on its own.<\/li>\n
    3. Contact a lawyer as soon as you believe you\u2019re under investigation,<\/b> even before you know whether a charge is coming.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Waiting until you\u2019re charged can mean losing your best chance to change how things unfold.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>