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Nos avocats de garde sauront répondre à vos questions à toute heure du jour. Vous saurez en direct le coût approximatif de tous nos services. La plupart du temps, lorsque vous donnez un mandat à un avocat, vous n’avez aucune idée du coût total de ses services pour le traitement complet de votre cause criminelle. Doyon Avocats est en mesure de vous fournir une estimation des coûts de votre dossier directement en ligne. Notre mode de facturation est transparent et intègre. Nous fonctionnons généralement par l’établissement d’un prix plafond.
Notre cabinet est en mesure d’offrir des consultations juridiques en ligne via Skype ou FaceTime. Nous analyserons la nature de l’infraction criminelle à laquelle vous faites face et les défenses possibles. Nous vous informerons du fonctionnement du processus judiciaire ainsi que les peines possiblement applicables dans votre dossier.
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The Court of Appeal has always had two seats, one in Montreal and one in Quebec City, where all hearings are held as required by law. Very rarely have court sittings been held in another location.
We advise anyone facing such charges to contact a lawyer as soon as possible following their arrest, namely for the following reasons:
It is recommended to contact a lawyer quickly.
We believe that the legal aid system is not designed in a way that ensures that everyone receives the best possible defence. However, we may accept your case under the appearance of legal aid. Our lawyers also occasionally take pro bono cases. In order to better understand the legal aid system and how private bar lawyers are paid, contact us or click here.
When Justice requires that you be represented in an appeal, we will gladly take your case with a legal aid mandate. Fortunately, we are able to devote time to cases covered by legal aid.
Impaired driving is a highly complex and specialized field of law that requires a great deal of experience and knowledge in order to understand and use the different means of defence. Below are a few examples of questions that the lawyer must answer in such cases:
Those are a few examples of questions that lawyers specializing in this branch of law must ask themselves. Since each case is unique, several other elements may need to be analyzed.
Several criminal cases fall into this category. In cases where the rules with respect to the disclosure of evidence are followed, the lawyer is generally able to make an informed decision and advise his client in under a month. Therefore, costs with respect to non-complex criminal cases are lower.
Below are a few examples of non-complex cases:
The majority of criminal cases fall within this category. In cases where the rules with respect to the disclosure of evidence are followed, the lawyer is usually able to make an informed decision and advise his client in under three months. Multiple factors are considered when evaluating a case’s complexity. For example, a case that is characterized by complex rules of law requires a thorough knowledge of the law, applicable jurisprudence and rules of practice. A complex file may also have conflicting versions which will require preparing cross-examination of witnesses.
Below are a few examples of complex cases:
Only certain cases fall into this category. A complex case requiring extensive work is a case where the lawyer must meet with the client several times or make multiple trips to the court in order to manage the case. These types of cases often require many hours of preparation, nu-merous hearings and typically have fees and expenses that exceed $10 000.
Below are a few examples of complex cases that require a large amount of work:
Pursuing an appeal is very costly. The bulk of the expense arises from producing the necessary documents for the Court of Appeal to make a decision. Strict rules must be respected or the appeal will be dismissed. In the case of a long trial, having the shorthand notes transcribed and producing the appendices to the legal brief can easily cost several thousand dol-lars, sometimes up to $10 000. However, we are now able to do all the preparatory work within the firm which prevents us from having to hire independent companies to prepare the docu-mentation for us. This significantly reduces the fees we bill our clients. A ceiling price is usually determined with respect to legal fees, helping avoid unpleasant surprises
We are committed to providing accessible legal services. Our lawyers are very competent and offer their services at a reasonable price. For more details on our rates, click here.
There is only one way to find out: call your local legal aid office and make an appointment. Please note that it is not possible to verify your eligibility by telephone or online.
The judicial process can seem endless when a victim is seeking justice and compensation for the harm done. However, a Supreme Court decision made in the summer of 2016 dramatically changed the judicial system’s practices and customs with respect to time limits. The Quebec Court of Appeal recently ruled that from now on, lawyers, judges, and all those who have an effect on legal deadlines must act in the most expeditious way possible. If the accused is entitled to a trial within a reasonable timeframe, the alleged victim also has the right to obtain justice promptly. Nevertheless, it is best to expect to wait several months before a case is closed.
Not necessarily. However, it is a custom is that the accused make a charitable donation. This custom satisfies an objective contained in a sentence, which is to provide reparations for harm done to victims or to the community. Click here for more details on the legal concerns of mak-ing a donation.
Yes. We invite you to listen to the interview we gave on Radio-Canada on the subject.
Yes. We invite you to consult our website’s “Recent successes” section.
In accordance with section 34 of the Code of Professional Conduct of Lawyers: “A lawyer must inform his client without delay when he believes the client qualifies for legal aid.”
People wishing to apply for legal aid can do so:
It is important to note that it is common for lawyers who take on legal aid assignments to have a heavy workload.
The previous statement rhymes with “volume practice”. Usually, the more cases a lawyer has to handle at the same time, the less time he has to devote to each of them.
Professor Julie Desrosiers summarizes the situation in her treatise:
These are examples where even if the plaintiff consents, the law declares them unfit to consent.
The Canadian Lawyer Magazineconducts an annual survey of legal fees across the country. Here are the highlights from the criminal law survey:
For the survey’s results regarding the average fees for lawyers practicing criminal law in 2017, click here.
Depending on the case, a person may have to disclose their state of health (i.e. STBBI) to their partner so that they can make an informed decision before consenting to the sexual act.
The concept of consent requires a subjective analysis which can only correspond to the plaintiff’s point of view. Deep down, did she consent to the acts in question?
Important: Legal aid usually pays private bar lawyers based on a flat rate. Contrary to popular belief, lawyers are not paid each time they file a case, but rather according to a flat rate.
Usually, the fees and expenses of a private bar lawyer who takes on a legal aid case remain the same regardless of how much time they spend on your case.
Before hiring a private lawyer who accepts legal aid cases, it is important to confirm with them that they are willing to devote the necessary time to your case.
In Canada, a criminal charge regarding sexual accusations is imprescriptible. A civil remedy, however, must not be prescribed. Therefore, from the moment that she becomes aware that her injury stems from the aggression, and not from the moment of the sexual assault, the vic-tim has 30 years to act. Accordingly, even if the sexual crime took place over 30 years ago, it is possible to bring a civil remedy.
It is possible that a person has consented to sexual touching, but that their consent is flawed and, therefore, invalid. For example:
Our lawyers specialize in criminal law and are experts in the field. With very few exceptions, a lawyer practicing criminal law is best placed to advise and assist you with your case. In order to provide our clients with a sound legal opinion, it is important to know the rules of law and the way the system works. Even more so, it is important to work in a humane manner and to pro-vide a service that is adapted to each person. For example, a lawyer would generally recom-mend that clients not speak to the police. However, there are situations where it is necessary to do so.
We are your ally. We believe in getting the best possible result for you. We will make sure that you are consistently well represented and that the judicial system proves equal to the task. Do not hesitate to contact us. Our lawyers will always take the time to listen to you.
The firm and its lawyers are primarily involved in criminal law cases, that is, representing victims of crime and persons accused of a crime. However, we have developed a network of lawyers in whom we have placed our trust and who can assist you in practically every area of law. Feel free to browse the website to learn more about the lawyers, legal counsels, and partners with which we are associated.
You can certainly make inquiries with one of our appeals lawyers to find out whether it is ap-propriate to go to the Court of Appeal. Unlike in other countries, the Canadian judicial system does not allow re-trials on appeal. Essentially, appeal courts are there to make sure that the process that led to your conviction was fair and that the applicable rules of law were respect-ed. Very rarely does the Court of Appeal accept new evidence that was not presented at trial. However, you must be aware that you have only one opportunity to state your case. It is safe to say that most of the time, a trial is won the first time round. Therefore, it is important to in-vest the necessary resources and energy at the beginning of proceedings. To learn more about our expertise in this field, click here.
Currently, the legal aid system does not grant mandates to lawyers who wish to represent victims of crime. However, thanks to the #metoo movement, we believe that this will soon change. Nevertheless, a lawyer can certainly represent you in a private bar mandate. For de-tails about the applicable fees, do not hesitate to contact us toll-free or check out the section of the website on this subject.
Yes. Discharges are given to people who are guilty of a crime. Although they are not an exceptional measure, certain requirements must be met for the judge to make such an order.
The law does not permit a judge to discharge a person convicted of the possession, production or distribution of child pornography. Moreover, the Quebec Court of Appeal has made it clear that the courts have a duty to punish such crimes severely.
The hourly rate will apply until the ceiling price (maximum price) prearranged with the lawyer has been reached.
The Canadian Victims Bill of Rights provides that victims of sexual assault or any other type of crime are entitled to compensation. In July 2015, the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights came into effect in Canada. This law focuses on the rights of victims and gives them an important role within the judicial process. Among other things, it provides that every victim is entitled to have a restitution order filed against their aggressor by the court.
To appeal, it is important to act quickly. The deadline is 30 days from the judgment that finds you guilty, not from the judgment that imposes the sentence.
The sexual assault victim’s lawyer represents their client in two ways.
First, the lawyer can represent a victim whose aggressor must undergo a criminal trial. In this case, the lawyer will ensure that all of their client’s rights have been respected, provide legal advice as well as moral support. In the event that the aggressor is convicted, the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights states that you are entitled to financial compensation.
Second, the lawyer can represent a victim whose aggressor is not the subject of a criminal trial. In such case, the lawyer’s role is to verify whether the victim can be compensated for the injury that the aggressor has caused.
The most important quality in a lawyer, especially when dealing with someone who has been sexually assaulted, is to show concern for their client. A lawyer who is compassionate and shows feeling will greatly increase the likelihood of obtaining compensation proportional to the injury inflicted on his client.
An absolute discharge has no conditions, whereas a conditional discharge has conditions. For example, with respect to spousal abuse, when the judge grants a discharge, it may impose measures such as community service in order to satisfy public interest. The Criminal Records Act provides that:
6.1 (1) No record of a discharge under section 730 of the Criminal Code that is in the custody of the Commissioner or of any department or agency of the Government of Canada shall be disclosed to any person, nor shall the existence of the record or the fact of the discharge be disclosed to any person, without the prior approval of the Minister, iF
a) more than one year has elapsed since the offender was discharged absolutely; or
(b) more than three years have elapsed since the offender was discharged on the con-ditions prescribed in a probation order.
Marginal note: Withdrawal of absolution records
(2) The Commissioner shall remove from the automated record of criminal convictions kept by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police any reference to a record or statement evidencing an ab-solution after the expiry of the time period referred to in subsection (1).
Our mission is to defend the interests of each and every of our clients so as to obtain the best possible result every time. Each case is distinct and a good lawyer can argue his case in order to get, what he believes to be, the best possible result. Acquittal is possible in many cases; however, our lawyers make it a point to always keep you informed so as to avoid any unex-pected results.
In case of a conviction, consult this website in order to be informed of the applicable consequences.
Doyon Avocats’ credibility has been built on our founding values: competence, honour and humanity. In order to provide legal services that live up to your expectations, our lawyers are constantly improving their skills so as to keep up with the latest developments in criminal and penal law. Our rigorous observation of certain principles, which include honesty and remaining available to our clients, have made our firm a reference in criminal law.
Here are a few examples:
(1) Apply to the VCI:
The Victims of Crime Initiative (VCI) is a program created by the Government of Quebec. It helps victims of crime obtain a small amount of money as compensation but does not require you to undertake legal action.
In order to be eligible for the VCI, the victim must have suffered physical or psychological injuries as a result of a crime committed in Quebec.
Visit the VCI’s website to learn more about making a claim.
(2) Apply to CVAC:
The Crime Victims Assistance Center (CVAC) is dedicated to helping victims overcome the psychological, psychological and social consequences of injury suffered as a result of an assault. This support service is offered to victims who are in criminal process against their aggressor.
Visit the CVAC’s website for more details on making a claim.
(3) To be compensated during a criminal trial:
The judge in a criminal trial can order a person convicted of a crime to provide their victim with financial compensation. With respect to sexual matters, it is uncommon for a court to make this kind of order for the victim at the moment. The purpose of a judge presiding over a criminal hearing is to punish the crime committed, usually by means of a prison sentence, and to make any other order aimed at protecting the victim and the public. These orders are almost never monetary in nature.
(4) Recourse for sexual harassment or sexual misconduct in the workplace:
Several other remedies may be available to victims of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct. As a result, a victim who has suffered sexual harassment at work can be compensated by applying to the Commission des normes, de l’équité, de la santé et de la sécurité du travail.
Here are a few examples:
(1) To obtain satisfactory monetary compensation from the aggressor:
Compensation for sudden injury is the foundation of civil liability. To the extent that the civil fault committed by your aggressor has caused your injury, civil legislation orders that you be compensated
(2) The burden of proof is less difficult to establish:
At a civil trial, the proof required to is less important than at a criminal trial. It does not have to convince the judge beyond a reasonable doubt.
(3) The victim may waive his civil remedy by filing a discontinuance:
At any time, the victim can ask his lawyer to file a discontinuance and withdraw his civil suit.
What are the probabilities of success of a civil claim against my aggressor?
(1) The victim’s credibility:
The injured victim must provide overriding evidence, meaning that, his or her version of events is more likely to be true than the other party’s version. Also, they do not have to convince the judge beyond a reasonable doubt.
(2) The aggressor was convicted in a criminal trial:
This factor can have a positive effect on your civil remedy. However, the criminal court’s judgment does not automatically entail the accused’s civil liability.
(3) The victim’s personal injury supported by expert evidence:
Balance of probabilities is not sufficient to demonstrate the aggressor’s civil fault so as to entail their civil liability. There must also have been injury.
When supported by expert evidence, these injuries can increase the case’s credibility and better guide the court to establish an amount based on the damages suffered.
(4) The victim’s patience throughout the process:
In the event of a dispute, a civil suit against the aggressor may take from several months to a year, sometimes even more.
(5) Victim’s reasonable expectations:
We are not in the United States. The amounts granted in the province of Quebec have nothing to do with the amounts allocated in the US.
In 2011, the Supreme Court determined that, in addition to being real, consent must be active, that is, conscious consent at all times during sexual activity.
In this situation, the lawyer must file a motion to extend the period to file the appeal. Three factors must be met:
(1) Intent to appeal within the prescribed time.
(2) One or more serious and sustainable means of appeal.
(3) Due diligence in exercising of the right to appeal.
This depends on several elements. One thing is certain, sexual assault is a severely punishable crime. Minimum prison sentences are provided in the law for certain sexual crimes. Moreover, the law provides that the judge must punish this type of crime harshly.
Oui, nos avocats collaborateurs en droit de la jeunesse acceptent souvent les mandats d’aide juridique dans les dossiers impliquant la DPJ.
Notre firme s’engage à vous accompagner dans les démarches avec le bureau d’aide juridique afin d’obtenir le mandat d’aide juridique.
En conséquence, les mandats d’aide juridique peuvent être acceptés pour les enfants et parents devant le tribunal de la jeunesse.
Notre avocate-collaboratrice déterminera avec vous le prix du divorce à l’amiable envisagé. Les honoraires d’une avocate dépendent notamment de la complexité du dossier et du temps à consacrer à l’affaire.
Par ailleurs, notre Firme s’engage à offrir des prix raisonnables, à des tarifs permettant un accès véritable à la Justice.
Un divorce à l’amiable est une procédure non contestée. Par conséquent, les frais sont moins élevés que dans le cas d’une procédure contestée.
Comparez notre page concernant nos tarifs pour plus d’information ou contactez-nous maintenant pour une estimation des frais que peut représenter un divorce à l’amiable.
C’est l’une des questions concernant le divorce les plus importantes à poser. Chaque cas de divorce est différent.
Contactez donc dès maintenant notre avocate-collaboratrice qui se spécialise en droit familial au 418-809-1527.
Souvenez-vous de ceci. La Firme s’engage à offrir des services juridiques accessibles. L’accès véritable à la Justice est une préoccupation constante pour tous les avocats qui collaborent avec la Firme.
Votre avocat est le maître de votre dossier et il s’attend d’avoir votre confiance absolue.
Les avocats sont des professionnels. Si vous n’avez plus confiance envers votre avocat et des doutes s’installent, ce dernier ne pourra plus vous représenter adéquatement devant le tribunal.
Un justiciable qui s’emporte devant le tribunal mine sa crédibilité. Vous avez un tempérament bouillant ? Votre avocat a un devoir de bien vous préparer pour votre témoignage au tribunal de façon juste et appropriée.
Voir ici : Comment se comporter au tribunal?
Nous croyons que le succès de votre cause en matière familiale est tributaire notamment de :
– votre avocate a un souci véritable de vous et votre dossier (to care en anglais);
– votre avocate a suffisamment de temps pour préparer votre dossier;
– votre avocate possède les compétences et habiletés à mener à terme votre procès.
Souvenez-vous de ceci. Si vous sentez que votre avocate ne se soucie pas de votre dossier, communiquez avec elle pour lui verbaliser vos inquiétudes.
La base même du principe de verser une pension alimentaire tient du fait que vous devez assumer les besoins de base de votre enfant, peu importe qu’il se trouve, sous votre toit ou avec l’autre parent.
À la suite d’un divorce ou d’une séparation, il est de la responsabilité des deux parents de continuer d’assumer les besoins des enfants.
Le Règlement sur la fixation des pensions alimentaires prévoit que la pension alimentaire sert à subvenir aux 9 besoins de base suivants :
Maintenant, la question que vous devez vous poser est la suivante : est-ce que votre enfant est autonome financièrement? Est-ce que sa situation lui permet de subvenir lui-même à ses besoins de base? Si votre enfant n’est pas en mesure de subvenir au 9 besoins de base mentionnés ci-dessus, vous devez verser une pension alimentaire pour son bénéfice. Prenons par exemple le cas d’un enfant qui a 19 ans et qui étudie au CÉGEP et vit chez vous, il est fort possible qu’il ne soit pas autonome financièrement, qu’il ne soit pas en mesure de se loger, se nourrir, assumer ses frais de cellulaire, de transport, etc. Vous devez donc continuer de verser une pension alimentaire pour son bénéfice.
Oui, nous pouvons accepter les mandats d’aide juridique concernant des mineurs accusés en vertu de la Loi sur le système de justice pénale pour les adolescents.
Notre firme s’engage à accompagner les parents auprès des bureaux d’aide juridique afin que l’adolescent obtienne le mandat d’aide juridique.
Oui. Plusieurs dossiers de divorce sont réglés à l’amiable. Autrement dit, un procès contesté, long et coûteux n’est pas toujours nécessaire.
Cliquez ici pour notre page concernant le divorce à l’amiable.
L’objectif de mandater une avocate en droit familial est d’obtenir le meilleur le résultat possible en ce qui concerne votre dossier. L’avocate possédant les compétences particulières en droit de la famille sera en mesure de vous rassurer et de vous guider à travers les méandres du système de justice.
Contactez maintenant Me Elliot Girard-Tremblay, avocat de la Firme Doyon Avocats en droit familial.
Le critère principal pour fixer la pension alimentaire, selon le règlement de fixation de pension alimentaire au bénéfice de l’enfant, est le temps de garde. La pension alimentaire doit être déterminée, entre autres, selon ce que chaque parent doit payer pour son enfant selon le temps qu’il dispose avec lui.
Cliquez ici pour plus d’informations.
Il existe trois types de garde d’enfant différente qui ont tous un impact différent sur la fixation de la pension alimentaire pour votre enfant.
La première est la garde exclusive avec des droits d’accès, ce qui veut dire qu’un parent a l’enfant avec lui la majorité du temps et l’autre parents voit son enfant moins de 20% du temps sur une années. Donc, si votre enfant est avec vous 72 jours sur 365 ou moins, vous avez des droits d’accès et l’autre parent a la garde exclusive.
Le deuxième type de garde est une garde exclusive avec des droits d’accès prolonger. Ici un parent a encore l’enfant la majorité du temps et l’autre à son enfant entre 20 et 40% du temps, soit entre 73 jours au minimum et 145 jours inclusivement.
Le troisième type de garde aux fins de calcul de la pension alimentaire est la garde partagée. Toutefois, détrompez vous une garde partagée de signifie pas nécessairement que vous et votre ex-conjoint/e avez les enfants 50/50 ! Dès qu’un parent a la garde de son enfant 40% du temps, soit 146 sur 365, il s’agit d’une garde partagée.
« Lorsqu’une affaire trace une route plus ardue, je l’emprunte. Des raccourcis ne servent que le confort du système. Couper les coins ronds ne sert ni le client, ni la Justice. »
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Nos activités se poursuivent. Cependant, nous ferons appel aux outils technologiques pour la rencontre des clients ou toutes nouvelles demandes.
Nous profitons de l’occasion pour suggérer à tout le monde d’agir conformément à notre responsabilité civique de mettre en place des mesures visant à ralentir la propagation du virus.
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