APRIORI LEGAL SERVICES provides professional legal representation in provincial offences matters in Ontario Court of Justice.
Provincial offences are “regulatory” offences. These offences are not considered to be criminal in nature and even if convicted the conviction does not result in criminal record.
All provincial offence matters as well as contraventions of municipal by-laws are being heard in the Ontario Court of Justice. Examples of such matters include Highway Traffic Act charges such as:
- Speeding
- Careless driving
- Red light – fail to stop
- Drive – hand-held communication device
- Drive – hand-held entertainment device
- Disobey stop sign
- Turn on red light — fail to yield etc.
Municipal by-law charges relating to excessive noise, animal control, or garbage disposal
Charges laid under provincial legislation such as the Environmental Protection Act, the Dog Owners’ Liability Act , Liquor Licence Act, Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act or the Trespass to Property Act.