Assault & Domestic Assault
Assessment of the allegation, release conditions, disclosure and the available path forward.
Ask about thisCriminal Law
Charged with an offence? What you do next matters.
A criminal charge can affect your liberty, employment, family and future. PenWise Law helps clients understand the allegation, the court process and the decisions in front of them.
Ontario legal information reviewed · September 2026
Early decisions matter
Understand your conditions, court dates and next steps.
If you have been arrested, released or given a first court date, keep your release documents, follow every condition and obtain legal advice before making important decisions about the case.
Primary criminal services
Focused representation for common criminal matters and stages of the case.
PenWise Law assesses each matter individually. The initial focus is on manageable criminal files, court process, disclosure, release issues and appropriate resolution or defence work.
Bail & Release Conditions
Bail hearings, release terms and appropriate requests to vary conditions.
Ask about thisTheft, Mischief & Related Property Offences
Review of the allegation, disclosure and resolution or defence options.
Ask about thisDrug Offences
Assessment of straightforward possession and related allegations, with more complex matters reviewed individually.
Ask about thisImpaired Driving
Early assessment of the charge, consequences, disclosure and next steps. Technical or complex matters are reviewed individually.
Ask about thisFirst Appearances, Disclosure & Resolutions
Help understanding the court process, obtaining and reviewing disclosure, and considering appropriate resolution options.
Ask about thisOther and complex matters
Serious or technically complex files require individual assessment.
Weapons allegations, youth matters, significant fraud, serious violence, complex Charter issues, lengthy trials and other serious criminal matters are assessed case by case. PenWise Law will review the circumstances and determine the appropriate next step.
- Weapons matters
- Youth matters
- Significant fraud
- Serious violence
- Charter issues
- Lengthy trials
Fees
Criminal fees are quoted after assessment.
Criminal matters can differ significantly in complexity, disclosure, appearances, motions and trial requirements. PenWise Law does not publish a case-price menu. After the initial assessment, we explain the proposed scope of work and applicable fee arrangement before proceeding.
Initial consultation: $199 + HST, up to 30 minutes.
Criminal consultation
Get advice based on your charge, release terms and court date.
Bring your release documents, appearance notice or undertaking, and any disclosure you have received.
What should I do after being charged with a criminal offence?
Being charged starts a court process; it is not a finding of guilt. Keep your release documents, follow every condition and obtain legal advice before making important decisions about the case. Criminal law →
What happens at a bail hearing in Ontario?
A bail hearing determines whether an accused will be detained or released while the case is pending. Bail & release →
Can criminal release conditions be changed?
Release conditions remain binding unless they expire or are lawfully changed. Appropriate requests to vary conditions can be made. Bail & release conditions →
What is disclosure in a criminal case?
Disclosure is the prosecution material provided to the accused so the defence can understand and answer the case. Disclosure & resolutions →