Bail Hearings & Urgent Representation
Bail hearings can arise quickly after an arrest. PenWise Law assists with bail representation, release plans, sureties, release conditions and appropriate requests to vary conditions.
Learn more →Criminal Law
Charged with an offence? What you do next matters.
A criminal charge can affect your liberty, employment, family and future. PenWise Law provides criminal defence, including bail hearing representation and advice about release conditions. Bail matters can move quickly and representation may be required on short notice.
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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.
Assault & Domestic Assault
Assessment of the allegation, release conditions, disclosure and the available path forward.
Learn more →Theft, Mischief & Related Property Offences
Review of the allegation, disclosure and resolution or defence options.
Learn more →Drug Offences
Assessment of straightforward possession and related allegations, with more complex matters reviewed individually.
Learn more →Impaired Driving
Early assessment of the charge, consequences, disclosure and next steps. Technical or complex matters are reviewed individually.
Learn more →First Appearances, Disclosure & Resolutions
Help understanding the court process, obtaining and reviewing disclosure, and considering appropriate resolution options.
Read about disclosure →Other 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.
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: $99 + HST, up to 30 minutes. If you retain PenWise Law for the matter discussed, your $99 consultation fee will be credited toward your professional fee.
Consultation credits are subject to the terms of the retainer.
Criminal consultation