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Appeals

If you are facing criminal charges, it is essential to have competent legal representation advocating for your rights and defending your case.

If you've been convicted under the POA, you can explore your options for challenging the conviction or sentence by filing an appeal with the Ontario Court of Justice. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your case and determine whether appealing is a viable option. It's worth noting that any conviction under the POA may affect your insurance for up to three years.

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To appeal your conviction, you must file a Notice of Appeal and any necessary supporting documentation with the criminal court in the jurisdiction where you were convicted within 30 days of the conviction date.
When filing your appeal, it's important to pay any outstanding fines related to your conviction and include proof of payment with your appeal documents.
In cases where a trial was held, it's necessary to order transcripts and provide proof of doing so when filing your appeal.
In certain situations, it may be necessary to prepare a written argument outlining any flaws that occurred during the trial and supporting case law. This argument should be filed with the appeals court prior to the appeal being heard.

If an appeal is successful, there are various remedies that the court may order as an outcome:

Modify the verdict to a lower offence/punishment

Reduce or alter the penalty given due to the verdict (such as a fine or prison term)

The optimal outcome would be to nullify the conviction, which would result in the individual being absolved of the offence

Mandate a new trial

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