Practice Areas

Navraj Dhillon Law represents individuals charged with criminal offences across Ontario. We defend a wide range of charges and approach every case with precision and care. Whether you are facing summary or indictable offences, your case is handled with the focus and seriousness it deserves.

Assault & Violent Offences

Drug Offences

Fraud, Theft & Property Offences

Defence of offences involving allegations of violence or threats against another person, including:

Assault (s. 266)
Assault with a Weapon / Assault Causing Bodily Harm (s. 267)
Aggravated Assault (s. 268)
Sexual Assault (s. 271)
Sexual Assault with a Weapon / Causing Bodily Harm (s. 272)
Aggravated Sexual Assault (s. 273)
Criminal Harassment (s. 264)
Uttering Threats (s. 264.1)

These prosecutions frequently turn on the credibility and reliability of witnesses, the surrounding circumstances, and whether the Crown has established the essential elements of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt.

Where supported by the evidence, statutory defences including self-defence (s. 34) and defence of property (s. 35) are advanced in accordance with the Criminal Code. The availability of a defence is assessed based on the statutory criteria and the totality of the evidence.

Disclosure is reviewed carefully for internal inconsistencies, prior inconsistent statements, motive, delay in reporting where relevant, and investigative steps taken. Medical evidence, digital communications, surveillance materials, and third-party records are assessed where engaged.

Sexual offence prosecutions engage a distinct statutory and evidentiary framework. The Crown must prove the absence of consent in accordance with ss. 273.1 and 273.2 of the Criminal Code and the governing jurisprudence. The trier of fact must consider consent as defined by statute and the circumstances in which consent is vitiated. Where applicable, applications relating to sexual history evidence (s. 276), third-party records, and digital communications are addressed in accordance with the statutory scheme and applicable procedural requirements.

Prosecutions under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, including:

Possession (s. 4(1))
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (s. 5(2))
Trafficking (s. 5(1))
Importing / Exporting (s. 6(1))
Production (s. 7(1))
Conspiracy – Criminal Code s. 465

These prosecutions frequently arise from extended police investigations involving search warrants, wiretap authorizations, surveillance techniques, controlled transactions, and the use of confidential informants. Judicial authorizations are reviewed to assess whether there were reasonable grounds, whether the information to obtain was sufficient, and whether the investigation complied with constitutional requirements. Where evidence is obtained in a manner that infringes Charter-protected rights, remedies under s. 24(2) are considered in accordance with the governing principles.

Drug prosecutions often turn on proof of possession, knowledge, and control. In joint-occupancy or constructive possession cases, proximity alone is not determinative. The Crown must establish a sufficient nexus between the accused and the substance through admissible evidence.

In cases alleging possession for the purpose of trafficking, the Crown must establish intent to traffic not mere possession. Quantities, packaging, paraphernalia, and cash seizures are examined in context.

Defence of offences involving allegations of dishonesty or interference with property, including:

Theft (s. 322)
Fraud (s. 380)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (s. 354)
Break and Enter (s. 348)
Mischief (s. 430)
Identity Theft (s. 402.2)
Identity Fraud (s. 403)
Extortion (s. 346)

These prosecutions frequently turn on proof of knowledge, intent, and whether the evidence establishes dishonest conduct within the meaning of the Criminal Code. The Crown must prove the essential elements of the offence including the prohibited act and the required mental element beyond a reasonable doubt.

In fraud matters, the Crown must establish dishonest conduct and deprivation, which may consist of actual loss or risk of prejudice to the economic interests of another.

Property prosecutions often involve significant documentary disclosure, financial records, electronic communications, and transactional history. These materials are reviewed to determine whether they establish the essential elements of the offence through admissible evidence.

Impaired & Driving Offences

Bail Hearings (Judicial Interim Release)

Firearms & Weapons Offences

Offences under Part VIII.1 of the Criminal Code, including:

Operation While Impaired (s. 320.14(1)(a))
Operation While Over 80 (s. 320.14(1)(b))
Failure or Refusal to Comply with a Demand (s. 320.15(1))
Dangerous Operation (s. 320.13)
Failure to Stop After an Accident (s. 320.16)

These offences are governed by a detailed statutory scheme. The Crown must establish the essential elements of the offence beyond a reasonable doubt, including compliance with the investigative and evidentiary requirements prescribed by the Criminal Code.

Police conduct is assessed in light of constitutional and statutory obligations. The lawfulness of vehicle stops, investigative detentions, and breath demands is examined carefully. Particular attention is given to compliance with s. 10(b) of the Charter, including whether the detainee was informed of the right to retain and instruct counsel without delay and provided a reasonable opportunity to exercise that right.

Compliance with the procedural requirements governing approved screening devices and approved instruments is also reviewed.

Impaired driving offences carry mandatory minimum penalties and may result in driving prohibitions and other collateral consequences.

Immediate representation on judicial interim release hearings under s. 515 of the Criminal Code, including matters involving reverse onus provisions (s. 515(6)) and alleged breaches of release (s. 524).

Release plans are prepared to address the statutory grounds for detention and may include proposed sureties, employment arrangements, supervision terms, and other conditions tailored to the circumstances of the case.

Applications are structured to address the three grounds set out in s. 515(10):

Primary Ground: to ensure attendance in court
Secondary Ground: for the protection or safety of the public, including the likelihood of further offences or interference with the administration of justice
Tertiary Ground: to maintain confidence in the administration of justice

The Crown’s evidence is reviewed to determine whether detention is justified on one or more of these grounds. Where detention is sought on the tertiary ground, the factors set out in s. 515(10)(c) including the apparent strength of the prosecution’s case, the gravity of the offence, the circumstances surrounding its commission, and the potential for a lengthy term of imprisonment are addressed directly.

Release is advanced where detention is not necessary to give effect to the statutory grounds.

In appropriate cases, bail review proceedings are initiated before the Superior Court of Justice.

The presumption of innocence applies. Pre-trial detention must be justified in accordance with the statutory framework.

Defence of firearms and weapons prosecutions under the Criminal Code, including:

Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm (s. 91)
Possession of a Firearm Knowing Its Possession Is Unauthorized (s. 92)
Careless Use, Handling or Storage of a Firearm (s. 86)
Possession Contrary to a Prohibition Order (s. 117.01)
Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose (s. 88)
Weapons Trafficking (s. 99)

These offences may carry significant custodial exposure and mandatory firearms prohibitions. Many prosecutions turn on proof of possession, knowledge, and control.

Where the Crown advances a theory of personal (actual), constructive or joint possession, the evidence must establish a sufficient connection between the accused and the firearm or weapon. The essential elements of the offence must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

Investigative steps, including search and seizure, are reviewed for compliance with statutory and constitutional requirements. Forensic analysis of firearms, continuity of exhibits, and licensing or prohibition records are examined where relevant.

Where the statutory framework or constitutional protections have not been observed, appropriate remedies are considered in accordance with the governing legal principles.

Request Consultation