Criminal Harassment Lawyer in Ontario

I defend clients against all forms of harassment allegations, including:

• Repeated communication by phone, text, or email
• Following someone in public
• Watching or monitoring a residence
• Harassment during domestic disputes
• Cyber harassment and social media contact
• Blocking, tracking, or surveillance accusations
• Indirect contact through friends or relatives
• Communication after restraining orders

Each case is different. I look closely at the behaviour, the intention behind it, and the evidence.

These cases often include other charges like:

• Uttering threats
• Mischief
• Intimidation
• Domestic assault
• Breach of peace bond
• Fail to comply with bail conditions

Understanding how these charges connect helps me build a stronger defence strategy.

Here are common situations that lead to charges:

• Texting your partner during a breakup
• Calling someone repeatedly after an argument
• Driving by a house to check if someone is home
• Visiting a workplace to talk to someone
• Messaging someone after being blocked
• Using different numbers or accounts to reach someone
• Being accused of “watching” someone in public

These moments may feel harmless to you. But the police often assume the worst. As a lawyer, my job is to show the court the whole picture.

Criminal harassment is a serious offence. Penalties depend on whether the Crown proceeds summarily or by indictment.

Possible penalties include:

• Jail time
• Probation
• Strict no-contact orders
• Peace bonds
• Criminal record
• Travel restrictions
• Employment issues
• Immigration consequences

A conviction can affect your life for many years. I work to prevent that outcome.

To prove criminal harassment, the Crown must show:

• The complainant feared for their safety.
• A reasonable person would also fear.
• Your behaviour caused that fear.

I challenge each part of this test. Many cases fall apart once the full facts are examined.

I review all evidence, including:

• Texts and emails
• Call logs
• Social media messages
• Online activity records
• Doorbell camera footage
• Street surveillance
• Statements from witnesses

I organize the timeline, question the Crown's credibility, and proceed with the case.

More cases now involve online communication. I defend clients accused of:

• Social media harassment
• Repeated DMs
• Fake profile messages
• Online tracking
• Threatening posts
• Digital monitoring

Online evidence can be misleading. I know how to challenge it.

I may argue that:

• There was no reasonable fear.
• Contact was mutual.
• Communication was innocent.
• The allegations are exaggerated.
• Identity is incorrect.
• Police violated your Charter rights.
• The complainant misinterpreted your actions.

I build your defence based on facts, law, and strategy.

My defence process is  straightforward:

1. I review the allegations immediately.
2. I study the communication timeline.
3. I analyze every message and interaction.
4. I challenge fear and intent.
5. I negotiate with the Crown early.
6. I prepare for trial when needed.

My focus is on your freedom and your future.

Most clients face strict bail terms such as:

• No contact with the complainant
• No-go zones
• No online communication
• Curfews
• Police reporting

These restrictions can affect work, family, and daily life. I help clients modify unreasonable bail terms whenever possible.

Many criminal harassment cases never reach trial. Charges can be withdrawn when:

• The fear is not reasonable.
• The evidence is weak.
• The complainant’s version changes.
• The intent is unclear.
• The situation is a misunderstanding.

I push for early resolution whenever possible.