Summary Charges Defended:

Question: Can a paralegal help defend me in an Ontario summary conviction or hybrid criminal case?

Answer: Hogan Paralegal Services can help you understand and respond to Ontario charges handled through summary conviction procedures, and may assist with hybrid offences where the prosecutor proceeds summarily, aiming for a faster process than indictable matters.  A paralegal can review your specific charge, explain potential consequences on conviction, and help prepare defence strategy for court appearances and resolutions.  If you have been charged under the Criminal Code, call (905) 634-2100 to discuss your situation with Hogan Paralegal Services and book a free 1/2 hour consultation.

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Defence Representation Services

In Ontario, paralegals are authorized to represent clients in certain types of criminal cases categorized as summary conviction procedures.  This summary conviction category of cases typically involves lesser serious offences when compared to indictable offences.  As summary conviction matters, these types of cases are prosecuted in a manner that, generally, seeks to resolve the case more quickly than the process applicable to indictable offences.  For some charges, known as hybrid charges, the case may fall into either the summary conviction category or the indictable category based upon the choice of the prosecutor.  With paralegals available to provide assistance with summary conviction procedures as well as hybrid charges for which the prosecutor choose to proceed using the summary conviction process, legal services can be made more accessible to accused persons.

Note: Please contact Hogan Paralegal Services by phone at: (905) 634-2100 to discuss any specific questions that you may have.

Charges That May Be Handled Include:

Get Professional Help:

Charges alleging violation of the Criminal Code come with the risk of significant penalties upon conviction.  Always seek a professional opinion regarding the potential consequences as well as the applicable rights and defence strategies available to the specific type of case and charges involved.