Shayan ShaffieAug 2, 202311 min readCriminal LawThe Power of Affidavits in Domestic Assault Cases: A Comprehensive Guide As a criminal lawyer specializing in domestic assault cases I hear the word affidavit a lot. In fact, about half the clients who call my...
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Shayan ShaffieMar 3, 202213 min readDomestic ViolenceA Lawyer's Guide for Married Couples Facing Domestic Assault Charges in Ontario.An Ontario lawyer with extensive experience in domestic assault cases explains what married couples should expect after a domestic charge.
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Shayan ShaffieMay 11, 202110 min readCriminal LawSentencing in Ontario Domestic Assault Cases: What First Offenders Should KnowAs a domestic assault lawyer practising in Ontario, there are two questions I get asked all the time. First: “Will I get a criminal...