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Criminal Charges Defence Services Within the Scope of Practice Available to Paralegal Representation
Question: Can a Paralegal Defend a Criminal Charge in Ontario?
Answer: Yes, Ontario paralegals can defend clients facing certain summary criminal offences, such as minor assaults and thefts under $5,000. These offences are heard by a judge and are less severe than indictable offences. If you need assistance navigating criminal charges, consider reaching out to Marketing.Legal™ for informed support.
Can a Paralegal Defend a Criminal Charge?
In Ontario, Paralegals Are Permitted to Represent Persons Accused of Certain Criminal Charges Such As Assault, Taking Vehicles or Vessels Without Permission, Theft Valued Less Than $5,000, and Additional Offences.
Understanding the Summary Procedure Criminal Code Charges Category of Offences That May Be Defended By a Paralegal
In Ontario, paralegals are licensed and regulated by the Law Society of Ontario and granted a limited scope to provide representation against criminal charges. Specifically, paralegals are permitted to provide defence services for certain charges prosecuted as as summary criminal offences. Summary offences involve charges that are heard by a judge, rather than a jury, heard in a provincial court, and are less serious than the indictable offences category which, generally, involves matters of a greater seriousness.