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Hamna Anwar speaking on the Access to Justice Panel at Ryerson’s Criminal Law Students’ Society

Hamna Anwar Co-chairing the Criminal Law Primer for the Ontario Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Division

IMPORTANT: Changes to DUI Law, Specifically Non-Citizens

The law of impaired driving has changed dramatically in Canada as of December 18, 2018, specifically for Non-Citizens. As a result, any permanent resident of Canada or foreign national in Canada on a visa can be deported if convicted of any of these offences, regardless of the actual penalty imposed.

THANK YOU From the OBA!

Some of the largest amendments to the Criminal Code on drinking and driving, and driving with drugs, recently came into force. It is crucial for Crown and defence counsel to be familiar with what has changed.

Have the Police or Law Enforcement, Mistreated You or Violated YOUR RIGHTS?

If the police mistreat you  or violate your rights while investigating your case, that may be a good defence to a criminal charge.

Legal Update On Drinking, Driving And Drugs

Some of the largest amendments to the Criminal Code on drinking and driving, and driving with drugs, recently came into force. Join our own, Peter Lindsay and a stellar faculty, as they navigate the fundamental changes in this area of the law.