Shayan ShaffieDec 10, 201913 min readBail HearingsWhat is a Surety? Basics of Canadian Bail Law Explained.If someone you know has been arrested and held for a bail hearing, there's a good chance they’ll need a "surety" to secure their release....
Shayan ShaffieDec 10, 20198 min readUnpacking Bill C-75: Nine Major Proposed Changes to Canada's Criminal Laws You Should KnowThe federal government has recently tabled new legislation that could dramatically affect the way criminal offences are prosecuted in...
Shayan ShaffieDec 10, 20193 min readHow Counselling Can Help Your Criminal Case.I tell a lot of my clients to enrol in counselling. Especially first-time offenders. If they were drunk at the time of their arrest:...
Shayan ShaffieApr 11, 20154 min readThinking of Representing Yourself in a Criminal Case? Here's a Reason to Think Twice.Thinking about representing yourself in your criminal case? In this article, Shayan Shaffie takes a close look at a simple, everyday case th