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For a reasonable traffic ticket, the defence examines witnesses in a way that undercuts the prosecution’s contentions. Expert guidance is available.
The Best Way to Fight Traffic Ticket Charges Using Affordable Legal Support:
Have you ever been issued a ticket for violating highway traffic laws? We are here to help you through the legal process of dealing with traffic ticket issues; however, the process can be challenging.
- Save money by avoiding fines and victim surcharges;
- Avoid expensive insurance rate increases;
- Demerit points and license suspension can avoid;
- Legal stress and worries can avoid.
Shapiro Halpern Legal Services
We are on a mission to make sure your rights are protected!
Your Legal Traffic Tickets Whitby fight Happens in five steps:
Ticket review:
Traffic tickets, formally known as offence notices (or summons for more serious charges), should be viewed as charging documents.
It is to be determined whether there are any substantial mistakes, which may lead to the ticket being thrown out.
- Analyze Your Situation Uniquely
- Depending on how serious, minor, or minor the charge is, determine the category;
- Providing you with a review of your driving record history, including demerit point status and insurance rating issues;
- The fines and charges incurred by a conviction and the associated victim surcharges;
- The demerit points that will record against you if convicted and the possible effects, if any, will be discussed with you;
- I will talk to you about any concerns regarding your insurance rating, should you be convicted;
- I look forward to discussing with you options for the future, as well as the potential downsides and upsides;
- The next step is explained.
Reviewing the case:
- The Prosecutor must provide a disclosure;
- Obtain from the Prosecutor any additional disclosures that may be necessary;
- The Prosecutor will use the evidence against you;
- You should review the applicable laws to the type of charge you face;
- Evaluation of the evidence against you, including possible evidence holes;
- If your opinions about your options change; To discuss these changes with you;
- We can help you decide what option is in your best interests.
Provide Pre-Trial Advocacy
The Prosecutor’s position will review by the following criteria;
- Participation in the Early Resolution Meetings, to examine further the position of the Prosecutor;
- If they offer you a plea deal, you should review the upsides and downsides;
- If you are considering a plea deal, to provide you with information and advice to assist you in making an informed decision;
- When you accept the plea deal (unless prohibited by law), we can assist you with the process;
- Preparation and filing of any required paperwork required to be submitted at any pre-trial hearing, such as during the process of seeking a court order for further disclosure documents;
- Attending and participating in pre-trial proceedings on your behalf;
- If your opinion changes regarding the various options you have, we will discuss this with you further; and
- We provide Updated advice regarding the best course of action for you.
Provide Trial Advocacy
- For attending the trial hearings with you;
- Questioning the witnesses called by the Prosecutor, called as witnesses by the Prosecutor;
- The validity of documents and testimony, as well as the facts, contained therein, when relevant and appropriate;
- Obtaining evidence documents via your witnesses, if any, and examining their testimony;
- In the effort to poke holes in the charges presented by the Prosecutor, be resolute and without fear;
- Assert your rights based on the relevant law and facts;
- Creating rational doubt in the Prosecutor’s case by every legal means possible;
- Should the need arise, we will assist you in arguing the case for a sentence; and
- We will be by your side throughout the entire process.
Provide Trial Advocacy:
- For attending the trial hearings with you;
- Questioning the witnesses called by the Prosecutor, called as witnesses by the Prosecutor;
- The validity of documents and testimony, as well as the facts, contained therein, when relevant and appropriate;
- Obtaining evidence documents via your witnesses, if any, and examining their testimony;
- The conviction to act in your best interests, without fear, in challenging the Prosecutor’s arguments;
- Assert your rights based on the relevant law and facts;
- To give the Prosecutor every opportunity to prove his case by reasonable doubt;
- Should the need arise, we will assist you in arguing the case for a sentence; and
- We will stay by your side every step of the way to support you.
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Meet the Traffic Tickets Whitby Team
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 with our traffic tickets Whitby services.
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 Whitby
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 traffic tickets Whitby lawyer live now.