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Here are 5 tips for finding the best No Insurance Law Firm to get you the best outcome from your No Insurance case. - These 5 tips are legit (I'm an experienced legal representative). - These are the tips I've given over the years to family, friends and contacts when asked about finding a great Law Firm. - Without exception, my contacts always thank me for sharing these 5 tips. Tip #1 - Experience Choose a Law Firm that has experience with No Insurance charges. - No Insurance is a serious charge with severe consequences.   - No Insurance charge is technical in nature, and opportunities to get the best outcome often lie in the fine details of your case.   - It's been my experience that Law Firms who are not experienced with No Insurance cases may miss those small details that can make the difference in winning or losing your case. Tip #2 - Existing Relationship with the Prosecutor Your No Insurance case will be handled in the courts by a Prosecutor ...

How to fight a DUI without a lawyer Here are 5 things you need to know to fight a DUI without a lawyer. 1/ Check if you can get legal aid  - If you’re not in a financial situation where you can hire a lawyer, you may be able to get the government to pay for a lawyer through Legal Aid Ontario. - You need to qualify for legal aid, and it's based on financial means.   - We've laid those requirements out in our "Ontario Legal Aid Calculator," which will let you know if you qualify for legal aid for your DUI charge. - If you're eligible, you get a "legal aid certificate," contact lawyers that accept legal aid. - Many lawyers accept legal aid, get free consultations to decide who you want to work with. ✅   See if you’re eligible for Legal Aid by check our Ontario Legal Aid Calculator https://LegalAid.nextlaw.ca 2/ If you don't qualify, you're are not alone You are not alone because you can have duty counsel represent you. ...

Here are 5-things you need to know when you drive with a suspended license in Ontario. ✅ Take our free Drive Suspend Penalty Test https://suspension.nextlaw.ca 1/  You're breaking the law Generally, the law states that you need to be appropriately licensed when driving a vehicle. The reason why we have laws about being properly licensed is about public safety. - A car weighs 4,000 pounds. It's like a weapon on wheels that can cause property damage, hurt or even kill people. - To protect the public from these "weapons on wheels," laws were created to ensure that people are properly licensed. - Advances in technology make it easier for the Police to find people driving with a suspended license. And there are severe penalties if you're convicted of driving with a suspended license. 2/ If charged by the Police, the wording of the charge matters a lot - There is a significant difference between a charge on a driving suspension vs a driving prohibition ...

Getting a Stunt Driving ticket in Ontario is a scary experience, and can have some serious penalties.  But if you have your G2 license, the situation can be even tougher.  A G2 class license has many restrictions that can enhance the penalties of a Stunt Driving conviction in the Ontario courts.  Below, I will outline some of the differences when you get a Stunt Driving charge with your G2, as well as some suggestions to help ease the penalties with a G2 class license. Will Stunt Driving and my G2 include additional license suspension? The answer is yes.  If a G2 class license holder accumulates more than 4 demerit points, the Ministry of Transportation (the "MTO") will automatically assign a 30 day license suspension.  The Ministry states that if a G2 class license holder goes more than 29 km/h, they will automatically get this 30 day suspension.  Speeding of 30km/h - 49km/h has a total of 4 demerit points.  If you get convicted of Stunt Driving, you will get 6 demerit p...

Do I Have to Attend My Stunt Driving Court Appearance? Nextlaw's Complete Guide One of the most common questions legal representative Jon Cohen receives from stunt driving clients is "If I hire you, do I still have to show up to court?" As Ontario's premier stunt driving lawyer, Nextlaw understands that defendants facing Section 172(1) charges are already dealing with immediate 30-day license suspensions, vehicle impoundment, and the stress of potential 1-3 year driving prohibitions. The good news: with proper legal representation, you typically won't need to attend most court appearances. Jon Cohen's extensive experience handling stunt driving cases across Ontario's 53 court jurisdictions reveals that professional legal representation eliminates court attendance requirements for the vast majority of proceedings, allowing defendants to continue their lives while their cases are resolved strategically behind the scenes. The Short Answer: Usually No, You...

Many of our clients charged with Driving with No Insurance - Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, Section (2)(1)(a) - were caught driving a newly purchased car home, or taking it to the shop to get it serviced.  And now they have a $5000 ticket that they have to appear in court to defend. The law for a No Insurance charge is very specific The law for No Insurance was written in such as way, that it removes most common excuses and circumstances regarding the lack of insurance.  The law makes it mandatory that every car in Ontario that is driven must be insured, hence the word "compulsory" in the first part of the act.  The province doesn't care about why you were driving without insurance.  They simply need to prove that you were driving a car that was not insured.  Period.  And that equals $5,000 fine, plus court costs of 25% for a whopping total of $6,250. Buying?  Selling?  Short test drive? It doesn't matter.  If the car was not insured, and the ownership i...

The possibility of jail time for Stunt Driving in Ontario often surprises drivers who initially view it as a serious speeding ticket. While not a criminal offence, Stunt Driving carries quasi-criminal penalties that can include actual jail time, making it one of the most serious traffic violations in the province. Here's what you need to know about jail sentences and other penalties for Stunt Driving charges. Jail Time Possibilities Maximum Penalties - Up to 6 months in jail - No criminal record - Prosecutor discretion in seeking jail time - Quasi-criminal classification Recent Client Experience Last month, a client contacted our office in shock after learning about possible jail time for his Stunt Driving charge on Highway 400. "I was going 150 in a 100 zone," he explained. "The officer mentioned jail time, but I thought he was just trying to scare me. I had no idea this was possible for a speeding ticket." This case highlighted how ma...

Here are 4 things you need to know when you go to court for driving on a suspended license charge in Ontario. ✅   Take our Drive Suspend Penalty Test https://suspension.nextlaw.ca 1. You Have To Go To Court When you were charged with Driving While Under Suspension, the police officer gave you a summons with your court details. - The details will include the date, time and the court where you need to appear. This first court date is called a “First Appearance”. - This date is NOT a trial.  - This court date is the first time you will appear before the court for your Driving While Suspended charge. First Appearances are usually scheduled for 4 to 6 weeks after the police charge you. - This time delay allows the police to properly gather all the evidence that has to be included in your disclosure which will be given to you at your First Appearance. The Police Officer is not required to be at your First Appearance. - If your case goes to trial, then yes, the Police Off...

Do I need a DUI lawyer? - In almost all situations, the answer is yes.  - But, the question is the wrong question to ask. Let me explain. Take our DUI Arrest Test https://dui.nextlaw.ca First, let me get the obvious out of the way. - I am a DUI lawyer, but I will give you unbiased information that I would want to know if I were charged with a DUI. So the question, do you need to hire a lawyer when charged with a DUI? - Generally, the answer is yes. - DUI is a serious charge with serious and potentially life-changing consequences. And it's best to do all that you can to minimize those consequences. But the better question to ask is, "should I hire a general criminal lawyer or hire a criminal lawyer specializing in DUI?" - The answer is a no-brainer. - Hire a lawyer specializing in DUIs is much better than hiring a general criminal lawyer for your DUI case. Here are the 3 reasons why.  Specialists are almost always better than generalists ...

Many of our clients charged with Driving with No Insurance - Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act, Section (2)(1)(a) - were caught driving a newly purchased car home, or taking it to the shop to get it serviced.  And now they have a $5000 ticket that they have to appear in court to defend. The law for a No Insurance charge is very specific The law for No Insurance was written in such as way, that it removes most common excuses and circumstances regarding the lack of insurance.  The law makes it mandatory that every car in Ontario that is driven must be insured, hence the word "compulsory" in the first part of the act.  The province doesn't care about why you were driving without insurance.  They simply need to prove that you were driving a car that was not insured.  Period.  And that equals $5,000 fine, plus court costs of 25% for a whopping total of $6,250. Buying?  Selling?  Short test drive? It doesn't matter.  If the car was not insured, and the ownership i...

Understanding the consequences of a Stunt Driving charge can be a bit puzzling as it impacts three areas of your driving life - the points against your license, your driver's record, and how insurance companies see your record. Let's break down each of these areas. How long do Stunt Driving Demerit Points stay on your record? If you're convicted for Stunt Driving in Ontario, you get 6 demerit points on your driver's license. These points come from the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and they stay on your record for two years. So, two years after the date of your conviction (not when you received the ticket), these points will be removed from your record. How long does a Stunt Driving conviction stay on your Driving Record? Regrettably, a Stunt Driving conviction on your Ontario driver's record is permanent. It's part of your driving history since you got your license. This means that if you ever face future charges, this conviction can be referred to in...