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Check out Mr. Stein’s decision page for some examples of successes in his main practice areas.
Bail is the first step in the successful defence of a criminal charge. The most important goal is a liberal, reasonable bail. The starting point is no conditions except to go to court when necessary.
In more serious cases, Mr. Stein will suggest having someone sign for the client and argue for a no-deposit bail with minimal conditions.
Everyone is presumed innocent. That said, it is crucial in a criminal case to have personal access to a lawyer. This is best done when a person has few of any restrictions on their liberty.
Dan Stein has 20 years of experience conducting bail hearings. He takes a meticulous approach in every case.
Mr. Stein has had success defending clients in every category of offence. That said, there are no small cases. Every case is important and the outcome always matters.
Criminal charges almost always involves complicated evidence and legal issues. Credibility, forensic reports, DNA, criminal procedure, and the rules of evidence are just some of the features that you can encounter.
A criminal trial is like a puzzle that is done in public, in a courtroom. It takes patience, strategy, and hard work to solve. With the benefit of experience, Mr. Stein approaches every case with well-honed skill, knowledge, and a commitment to the presumption of innocence.
Whatever charge you are facing, Mr. Stein will dedicate himself to your case to work towards a successful outcome.
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms is not just some document that hangs in a lawyer's office. It is used every day to defend a case by those who realize its full potential.
A constitutional argument can take many forms. Search warrants are quashed. A search may have gone too far. Statements are obtained through coercion. Evidence gets excluded. Charges are stayed because of delay.
On top of the evidence though, the law itself can go too far. A law must be clear. It should not authorize the police to act with impunity. Laws should never criminalize harmless conduct.
Mr. Stein has relied on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms for over 20 years to defend clients and to bring challenges to the law itself. It is an area of law he enjoys working in and uses whenever appropriate.
Without a strong Court of Appeal, our trial courts could become courts of injustice. An appeal is one of the most important hearings that helps ensure the right to fair trial.
Appellate review in Ontario for most serious cases is done before a panel of three judges in Toronto. Written and oral argument is based on the transcript from trial and a copy of all of the exhibits.
The key to a successful appeal is to prepare fully, present the key issues in a case with precision and clarity, and take the court to those key parts of the trial that demonstrate error. A successful appellate lawyer combines intellect with strategy and persuasion.
Mr. Stein has appeared at the Court of Appeal well over 50 times in his career. He knows what it takes and is known for his excellence in this area.
Check out Mr. Stein’s decision page for some examples of successes in his main practice areas.