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You’ve been charged with a criminal offence. You’re feeling anxious, and not sure what to do. Just breathe 😌 You’re in the right place.
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What you get from our free consultation:
Find out what a court would say about your situation
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After our free consultation:
You’ll know what you should do next! 😊
Meet the Team
Joshua Halpern JD, MBA
Joshua Halpern completed the combined JD/MBA program at Osgoode Hall Law School and the Schulich School of Business in Toronto. He frequently represents clients accused of a wide range of offences in the Ontario Court of Justice. He has experience conducting bail hearings, pre-trials, preliminary inquiries, and trials.
Gerald Shapiro BA, Paralegal
Gerald Shapiro is a founder of Shapiro Halpern Law Criminal Law & Traffic Offences Toronto. He graduated from Concordia University with a BA in Sociology and Criminology, and later earned his Paralegal Diploma at Seneca College in Toronto. Gerald has earned an excellent reputation for his service and expertise. In addition to providing legal services, he is a lecturer at the Faculty of Continuing Education at Seneca College in the department of International Business.
Kaitlyn Dumais BA, Paralegal
Kaitlyn completed her Honours BA at the University of Toronto, studying Religion, Society and Ethics, and graduated with distinction in 2010. She went on to pursue paralegal studies, graduated with high honours and was licensed as a paralegal in 2013. She has worked mainly in criminal law and provincial offences throughout her career. Kaitlyn is passionate about issues arising in the intersection of mental health, ethics and the law.
We have decades of experience defending people across Ontario.
Criminal Law
Being charged with a criminal offence can have life-altering consequences that can have an impact on your freedom, your reputation and your ability to earn a living. An effective criminal defence can mean the difference between a prison sentence and a reduced or dismissed charge.
Traffic Tickets
Traffic tickets – from speeding to careless driving to disobeying a stop sign – can impact your driving freedom. These and other traffic tickets result in demerit points, licence suspensions, hefty fines and even jail time. On top of that, they can dramatically raise your insurance rates or make you uninsurable.
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(647) 932-2147
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We fight all traffic tickets, including:
Careless Driving
This ticket is given when the officer believes that you were not paying proper attention to the road, or giving proper consideration to others on the road.
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Stunt Driving
This ticket is usually given when the officer believes that you were driving 40km or more, where the speed limit is under 80km, or that you were driving 50km or more where the speed limit is above 80km.
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Distracted Driving
This ticket is usually given when the officer believes that you were using your phone in some way, either by touching it, or by texting or calling someone. It can even include eating behind the wheel!
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Speeding
This ticket is usually given when the officer believes that you were driving at a speed in excess of the speed limit.
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No Insurance
This ticket is usually given when the officer believes that you do not have valid insurance. This is not to be confused with simply not having your insurance card with you.
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Suspended License
This ticket is given when the officer believes that you were driving with a suspended license.
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Red Light Ticket
This ticket is given when the officer believes that you travelled through a red light.
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Call us now at
(647) 932-2147
for a free consultation
Or click the chat button, and speak to a lawyer live now.