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Distinguishing Between Simple Assault and Aggravated Assault

April 29, 2024
Definition from a dictionary representing the differences between aggravated assault and simple assault

Understanding Bail Hearings and The Role of a Surety

March 28, 2024
Handcuffs on person representing bail hearings and the role of a surety

Defending Against Criminal Harassment

February 12, 2024
Metal chain representing the charge of criminal harassment and how to defend oneself.

Probation Orders: Rehabilitative or Punitive?

January 29, 2024
Toronto subway representing probation orders and reintegrating into society

The Impact of a Fraud Conviction in Ontario

December 28, 2023
Several credit cards in the back pocket of someone's jeans, representing fraud charges in Ontario

What You Should Know About Criminal Law Appeals

November 29, 2023
View of a courthouse through jail cell bars, representing criminal appeals in Ontario

The Consequences of Being a “Party to an Offence”

October 27, 2023
Silhouette of multiple people at a crosswalk, representing parties to an offence, aiding and abetting, and accessory after the fact in Ontario

Unlawful Detention & The Exclusion of Evidence

September 29, 2023
A handgun laying in the grass, representing the case of R. v. Corner and the exclusion of evidence unlawfully obtained in violation of an accused's Charter rights

Christopher Hicks Named to 2024 Best Lawyers™ List

August 24, 2023
CHRISTOPHER D. HICKS, Experienced Toronto Criminal Lawyer

Driving Under the Influence: Convictions, Consequences and Challenges

July 31, 2023
Blurry image of person driving car representing driving under the influence